The 12 Most Popular Names in 12 Years of Santa Letters
A Festive Journey Through the Most Magical Monikers
At Santa Letter Direct, we’ve read over half a million letters to Santa since 2013 — and while each one is uniquely heartwarming, some names pop up again and again like tinsel on a tree.
We put on our elf-sized data hats and unwrapped 12 years of wishes to uncover the most popular children's names that have crossed Santa’s desk. From timeless classics to trendy newcomers, here’s what the name tags on gifts have looked like each Christmas!
Top Names That Topped the Charts Year After Year
- Oliver – A consistent favourite, year after year
- Amelia – Sweet, classic, and always near the top
- Jack – A firm UK favourite since we started tracking
- Isla – A rising star in recent years
- Harry – Gained even more magic thanks to a certain wizard
The Top 3 Boys’ and Girls’ Names Per Year
| Year | Boys | Girls |
|---|
| 2013 | Jack, Oliver, Harry | Emily, Sophie, Amelia |
| 2014 | Oliver, Harry, Jack | Amelia, Olivia, Isla |
| 2015 | Oliver, Jack, Charlie | Isla, Emily, Ava |
| 2016 | Jack, Harry, Oscar | Olivia, Isla, Sophie |
| 2017 | Oliver, Harry, George | Amelia, Isla, Ava |
| 2018 | Harry, Jack, Charlie | Isla, Olivia, Mia |
| 2019 | Jack, Oliver, George | Amelia, Isla, Ava |
| 2020 | Oliver, Noah, Harry | Olivia, Isla, Ava |
| 2021 | Oliver, Jack, Noah | Isla, Olivia, Mia |
| 2022 | Noah, Oliver, Henry | Olivia, Isla, Amelia |
| 2023 | Oliver, Leo, Jack | Isla, Amelia, Ava |
| 2024 | Noah, Leo, Oliver | Amelia, Isla, Lily |
The All-Time Top 10 Names (2013–2024)
These names have appeared the most in Santa letters over the last 12 years:
- Oliver
- Jack
- Amelia
- Isla
- Harry
- Olivia
- Noah
- Ava
- Emily
- Leo
The Most Festive Names
- Holly
- Ivy
- Noelle
- Nicholas
- Gabriel
These magical names appear every December and always bring an extra sparkle to the sleigh!
Do Santa’s Letters Reflect Global Trends?
Most of our Santa letters come from the UK, but we’ve spotted similar name trends across Ireland, Australia, and parts of Europe — showing that names like Oliver, Isla, and Noah have international appeal.
Did You Know?
- Noah grew by 300% in mentions since 2013
- Leo was barely seen before 2020 — now it’s top 3
- Elsa and Moana had surges right after their movies!
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Final Thoughts from the North Pole
Names may come and go, but the magic of Christmas letters never fades. Whether it’s a classic like Jack or a new favourite like Luna, every child’s letter adds sparkle to Santa’s sleigh.
We can’t wait to see what names shine bright in 2025!