Move over Smith, Khan soon to reign as Britain’s most popular baby surname
MOSCOW, Oct 16 — Khan may soon become the most popular surname among British newborns, displacing Smith, Sputnik/R...
Moscow, October 16 — The Telegraph newspaper has reported that Khan may soon surpass Smith as the most popular surname among British newborns. In 2025, there were 3,772 babies born with the surname Khan in England and Wales, compared to 4,102 babies born with the traditional Smith surname, which has held the top spot for many years.
Since 2024, Khan has been steadily climbing the ranks and is now the second most popular surname, closing the gap with Smith. In 2020, there were 1,877 more babies given the Smith surname compared to Khan, but the gap has narrowed in recent years. Other top surnames in 2025 included Ahmed, Ali, and Jones. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, Muhammed was the most popular name for boys in England and Wales for the third consecutive year.
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