Khan, Ahmed & Ali are among top 10 newborn surnames in England, Wales

Traditional British surnames declined in popularity among babies born in England and Wales over 30 years, while Singh and Kaur rose at least fivefold. In 1996, the top 10 included Smith, Jones, Williams, Taylor and Brown. By 2025, Khan, Ahmed, Ali, Hussain, and Patel entered the top 10. Muhammad has been the most popular boys' name for three consecutive years.