Names that changed most within a single decade
Names whose position in one published list changed by a factor of eight or more between the start and end of the same decade.
The largest movement Namewise can attribute to one decade, in either direction. Measured inside one list against that list's own positions, with data required near both ends of the decade so a short run never stands in for the whole of it.
60 names, selected from the 2,573 names in the catalogue with a recorded popularity standing (common, familiar, uncommon). Based on official statistics from national registrars. Data sources · Methodology
- Sander
Rose from #225 in 1990 to #3 in 1999 among boys in Norway — the 1990s.
- Emilie
Rose from #69 in 1990 to #1 in 1999 among girls in Norway — the 1990s.
- Sean
Fell from #2 in 2010 to #108 in 2019 among boys in Republic of Ireland — the 2010s.
- Ida
Rose from #44 in 1980 to #1 in 1989 among girls in Norway — the 1980s.
- Ruby
Rose from #78 in 2000 to #2 in 2009 among girls in England and Wales — the 2000s.
- Jessica
Rose from #33 in 1980 to #1 in 1989 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1980s.
- Harper
Rose from #930 in 2010 to #29 in 2019 among girls in England and Wales — the 2010s.
- Stian
Rose from #156 in 1970 to #5 in 1979 among boys in Norway — the 1970s.
- Kelly
Rose from #90 in 1970 to #3 in 1979 among girls in New Zealand — the 1970s.
- Samantha
Rose from #83 in 1980 to #3 in 1989 among girls in New Zealand — the 1980s.
- Rebecca
Rose from #27 in 1970 to #1 in 1979 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1970s.
- Camilla
Rose from #80 in 1970 to #3 in 1979 among girls in Norway — the 1970s.
- Ava
Rose from #291 in 2000 to #12 in 2009 among girls in England and Wales — the 2000s.
- Emil
Rose from #24 in 2000 to #1 in 2009 among boys in Norway — the 2000s.
- Fiadh
Rose from #430 in 2010 to #18 in 2019 among girls in Northern Ireland — the 2010s.
- Liam
Rose from #45 in 1990 to #2 in 1999 among boys in New Zealand — the 1990s.
- Thomas
Rose from #22 in 1970 to #1 in 1979 among boys in Norway — the 1970s.
- Jordan
Fell from #85 in 2000 to #1837 in 2009 among girls in England and Wales — the 2000s.
- Heidi
Rose from #232 in 1950 to #11 in 1959 among girls in Norway — the 1950s.
- Arthur
Rose from #82 in 2010 to #4 in 2019 among boys in England and Wales — the 2010s.
- Linnea
Rose from #120 in 2000 to #6 in 2009 among girls in Norway — the 2000s.
- Lisa
Rose from #57 in 1960 to #3 in 1969 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1960s.
- Michelle
Rose from #19 in 1960 to #1 in 1969 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1960s.
- Ivy
Rose from #227 in 2010 to #12 in 2019 among girls in England and Wales — the 2010s.
- Aria
Rose from #773 in 2010 to #42 in 2019 among girls in England and Wales — the 2010s.
- Oisin
Fell from #17 in 2010 to #312 in 2019 among boys in Republic of Ireland — the 2010s.
- Charlie
Rose from #122 in 2000 to #7 in 2009 among boys in Northern Ireland — the 2000s.
- Silje
Rose from #191 in 1970 to #11 in 1979 among girls in Norway — the 1970s.
- Conor
Rose from #17 in 1990 to #1 in 1999 among boys in Republic of Ireland — the 1990s.
- Martin
Fell from #1 in 2000 to #17 in 2009 among boys in Norway — the 2000s.
- Amalie
Rose from #203 in 1990 to #12 in 1999 among girls in Norway — the 1990s.
- Lachlan
Rose from #50 in 1990 to #3 in 1999 among boys in New South Wales, Australia — the 1990s.
- Jack
Rose from #33 in 1990 to #2 in 1999 among boys in New South Wales, Australia — the 1990s.
- Leo
Rose from #82 in 2010 to #5 in 2019 among boys in New South Wales, Australia — the 2010s.
- Kim
Rose from #98 in 1952 to #6 in 1959 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1950s.
- Bente
Rose from #32 in 1950 to #2 in 1959 among girls in Norway — the 1950s.
- Daniel
Rose from #31 in 1970 to #2 in 1979 among boys in New South Wales, Australia — the 1970s.
- Sarah
Rose from #46 in 1970 to #3 in 1979 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1970s.
- Roisin
Fell from #32 in 2010 to #474 in 2018 among girls in Republic of Ireland — the 2010s.
- Tania
Rose from #73 in 1962 to #5 in 1969 among girls in New Zealand — the 1960s.
- Alfie
Rose from #57 in 2000 to #4 in 2009 among boys in England and Wales — the 2000s.
- Oliver
Rose from #14 in 2000 to #1 in 2009 among boys in England and Wales — the 2000s.
- Mia
Rose from #68 in 2000 to #5 in 2009 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 2000s.
- Sienna
Rose from #655 in 2000 to #49 in 2009 among girls in England and Wales — the 2000s.
- Dylan
Rose from #132 in 1990 to #10 in 1999 among boys in Republic of Ireland — the 1990s.
- Karoline
Rose from #118 in 1980 to #9 in 1989 among girls in Norway — the 1980s.
- Amelia
Rose from #13 in 2010 to #1 in 2019 among girls in New Zealand — the 2010s.
- Katie
Rose from #13 in 2000 to #1 in 2009 among girls in Northern Ireland — the 2000s.
- Deborah
Rose from #51 in 1952 to #4 in 1959 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1950s.
- Cooper
Rose from #50 in 2000 to #4 in 2009 among boys in New South Wales, Australia — the 2000s.
- Mila
Rose from #616 in 2010 to #50 in 2019 among girls in England and Wales — the 2010s.
- Leah
Rose from #207 in 2000 to #17 in 2009 among girls in Norway — the 2000s.
- Evie
Rose from #121 in 2000 to #10 in 2009 among girls in England and Wales — the 2000s.
- Hunter
Rose from #625 in 2010 to #52 in 2019 among boys in England and Wales — the 2010s.
- Georgia
Rose from #70 in 1990 to #6 in 1999 among girls in New South Wales, Australia — the 1990s.
- Eva
Rose from #92 in 2000 to #8 in 2009 among girls in Northern Ireland — the 2000s.
- Sophie
Fell from #2 in 2010 to #23 in 2019 among girls in England and Wales — the 2010s.
- Line
Rose from #149 in 1960 to #13 in 1969 among girls in Norway — the 1960s.
- Lucas
Rose from #160 in 2000 to #14 in 2009 among boys in Norway — the 2000s.
- Jade
Fell from #26 in 2000 to #296 in 2009 among girls in England and Wales — the 2000s.