The most popular baby names in Lancaster and Morecambe have been revealed
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Amelia and Ivy were the most popular girls' names in Lancaster with 11 babies given each name in 2022, the most recent data available.
These replaced Lily as 2021's top name, when nine parents chose the name for their baby.
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Hide AdMeanwhile, Noah was the most common boy's name in the district. In total, 19 babies were given the name in Lancaster in 2022.


The name unseated George, chosen by 16 parents in 2021.
James Tucker, head of health analysis at the Office for National Statistics, said: "Noah was the most popular name for boys in 2022, for the second year in a row, having replaced Oliver at the top in 2021."
Muhammad was the second most popular boys’ name in 2022, up from fifth place in 2021, while George remained third, Oliver dropped from second to fourth and Leo climbed one place to fifth.
The top four girls' names were unchanged year-on-year, with Olivia followed by Amelia, Isla and Ava, while Lily rose two places from seventh to fifth.
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Hide AdMr Tucker added: "Theodore, Theo and Freddie are three new entries into the top 10 boys' names in 2022. Isabella is the only new entry into the girls' top 10."
Most popular names for boys in England and Wales
Noah
Muhammad
George
Oliver
LeoArthur
Oscar
Theodore
Theo
Freddie
Most popular names for girls in England and Wales
Olivia
Amelia
Isla
Ava
Lily
Ivy
Freya
Florence
Isabella
Mia