Reflecting on 2025 – The Most Popular Names at Rosedene!

The National Statistics Office released the most popular 2025 baby names in England & Wales at the end of last year. With the top baby boy names being Noah, Muhammad and George. For the baby girls, Olivia remained the most popular baby girl name, followed by Amelia and Isla. Fun fact – those girl names have taken the top spot since 2024!

Every name tells a story, so we thought we’d look at the most popular names across our North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar & Cleveland nurseries. Let’s go!

Top 5 Boys’ Names at Rosedene Nurseries 2025

Name	Meaning
Theo	“Gift from God” or “Divine gift”
Arthur	“Bear” or “Strong warrior”
Luca	“Bringer of light”
Isaac	“He will laugh” or “Laughter”
Alfie	“Wise counsellor”

Top 5 Girls’ Names at Rosedene Nurseries 2025

Name	Meaning
Amelia	“Industrious” or “Hardworking”
Olivia	“Olive tree” and symbolising peace
Ivy	“Faithfulness” or “Everlasting”
Florence	“Flourishing” or “Prosperous”
Isabelle/Isabella	“Devoted to God” or “God is my oath”

As we begin 2026, we can’t wait to get to know the new children joining our nurseries, plus welcome back those familiar faces we saw in 2025. Here’s to another year of curiosity, learning, laughter, adventure, confidence, and of course… new names to celebrate!