The old-fashioned baby names set to make a comeback
Baby names, a lot like fashion trends, tend to go in an out of style.
According to experts, names come in 100-year cycles, with names such as Albert and Joan predicted to become popular again.
The Census conducted in 1921 has allowed historians to study its data of the most popular names for children under one at that time.
They've also used analysis of current trends to predict which baby names are set to make a comeback 100 years later.
The new findings come from family history company Findmypast, which also revealed that the Royal Family has had a long influence over baby names.
Mary McKee, Head of Content Publishing Operations at Findmypast, said, "History always has a tendency to repeat itself and baby names are no exception."
"All roads point to Joan, as parents are increasingly look to name their baby girls after strong female historical figures. And who better to take inspiration from than Joan of Arc."
"When it comes to boys' names, these have a tendency of coming back into fashion but as their nickname equivalent - Frederick becomes Freddie, Archibald becomes Archie."
"So there is every chance that Ronald could come back into circulation as Ronnie."
Here are the top 10 girls names that are set to make a resurgence:
- Joan
- Mary
- Margaret
- Dorothy
- Gladys
- Irene
- Iris
- Elsie
- Ada
- Mabel
And here are the top 10 boys names that are expected to make a comeback.
- Ronald
- Arthur
- Robert
- Albert
- Freddie
- Edward
- Archie
- Ernest
- Isaac
- Harris
The royal family have always shown to have an influence, with the name Elizabeth increasing in popularity by 16 per cent in the Queen's birth year.
Prince Harry's birth in 1984 made the name fashionable after a slump in the 1960s and 70s.
The influences of the royals is expected to continue with the births of Duke and Duchess of Sussex's babies, Lillibet and Archie.
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