Royal name games
Will more children be called Archie following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son? How have other names fared after being picked by royalty?
— George was the 6th most popular boy’s name in 2012, the year before Prince George was born. In 2014 it fell to 18th.
— Charlotte was the 17th most popular girl’s name in 2014, the year before Princess Charlotte was born. In 2016 it rose to 15th.
— Louis did not make the 50 most popular boys’ names in 2017, the year before Prince Louis was born, although Louie was 36th. We haven’t got figures for a full year since his birth last April, but it failed to make the top 50 in 2018.
— Archie was the 15th most popular boy’s name in 2018.
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