We're already more than halfway through the year and 2023's baby name trends have taken shape with surprising results.
It's the time of year for the mid-year top 100 chart by BabyCentre, which offers a glimpse of what names will define 2023 in the UK. The mums and dads who have welcomed little ones this year have gone for a shake-up when it comes to girls' names.
Sophia - 2022's most popular name - has been bested by Lily, last year's second place finisher. It echoes another tussle for the top spot last year when Lily pushed Olivia off the top for the first time in 2015, only to get bested by Sophia by the final list in December.
