Muhammad is both the most popular name in Sheffield and throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region. Pictured here is the midfielder Muhamed Besic, formely of Sheffield United, although his name is spelt slightly different.placeholder image
Muhammad is both the most popular name in Sheffield and throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region. Pictured here is the midfielder Muhamed Besic, formely of Sheffield United, although his name is spelt slightly different. | Getty Images

This is Sheffield's most popular baby boy name as Yorkshire's top 10 revealed

Kurtis Leyland
By Kurtis Leyland

Sports and Trends Writer

Published 11th Jul 2026, 05:00 BST

Data from the Office of National Statistic displays the most popular baby names in the region

Sheffield’s most popular baby name for 2025 has been revealed along with some of the leading choices throughout the region as a whole.

Muhammad is the most popular boys name in the Steel City with 76 children being given the name, making it the leading choice for boys' names in the city for the fourth year in a row.

The data comes from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), who have also compiled a list showing the most popular names for boys throughout the region.

Here’s the top 10 most popular boy names in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Archie is the ninth most popular baby name in Yorkshire and The Humber. Pictured here is former Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray, who's younger brother Harry plays for Sheffield Wednesday.

9. Archie - 278

Archie is the ninth most popular baby name in Yorkshire and The Humber. Pictured here is former Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray, who's younger brother Harry plays for Sheffield Wednesday. | National World

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Theodore just sneaks into the top 10 most popular baby names with 263 youngsters sharing the name. Pictured here is former England footballer Theo Walcott.

10. Theodore - 263

Theodore just sneaks into the top 10 most popular baby names with 263 youngsters sharing the name. Pictured here is former England footballer Theo Walcott. | KickX

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