The mysterious street artist Banksy has seen his moniker adopted as a given name, with five babies in England and Wales registered with the name in 2025, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. This marks the second consecutive year the name has appeared in the records, with three babies named Banksy in 2021.
While Banksy's influence extends to naming trends, other names are also experiencing significant shifts in popularity. The name Jude has climbed the charts, now ranking 14th, a substantial increase from its position outside the top 50 a decade ago. This surge is expected to continue, particularly with the prominence of England footballer Jude Bellingham.
Muhammad remained the most popular name for baby boys for the third consecutive year, with 5,957 registrations in 2025. Luca also entered the top ten most popular boy names for the first time, joining established favorites like Oliver and Arthur.
For girls, Olivia maintained its leading position for the tenth consecutive year, followed by Lily, Amelia, Isla, and Florence in the top five. Royal names continue to hold appeal, with George ranking seventh and William at 25th. However, the name Meghan saw a notable decline, with only 12 babies given the name in 2025, a sharp contrast to its initial popularity boost following the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2017.
The data reflects broader trends in name choices, with some names drawing inspiration from art and celebrity, while others continue to draw from classic and royal traditions. The official ranking places the name Banksy at 3,864th in the list of popular baby names for 2025.