The most popular baby names in Watford have been revealed.
According to the Office for National Statistics, Olivia and Noah were the most common baby names in Watford for 2021.
Seven girls were named Olivia and 15 boys were called Noah - one more than Muhammad, 2020’s most popular name.
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In Three Rivers, Harry was the most popular boys name while Noah and Teddy were tied in Hertsmere.
Olivia was also the most popular name in Hertsmere and was tied for first with Rosie in Three Rivers.
Across England and Wales, Olivia remained the top pick for baby girls for the sixth year in a row, ahead of Amelia and Isla.
Noah also became the most popular boys' name for England and Wales last year, knocking Oliver down to second place following an eight-year reign.
The figures are for births in 2021 with locations based on the local authority for the mother’s main address.
The top ten girls' names in England and Wales in 2021 were:
Olivia (3,649 babies)
Amelia (3,164)
Isla (2,683)
Ava (2,576)
Ivy (2,245)
Freya (2,187)
Lily (2,182)
Florence (2,180)
Mia (2,168)
Willow (2,067)
The top ten boys' names were:
Noah (4,525)
Oliver (4,167)
George (4,141)
Arthur (3,766)
Muhammed (3,722)
Leo (3,465)
Harry (3,089)
Oscar (3,071)
Archie (2,928)
Henry (2,912)
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