THE most popular baby names in Dorset have been revealed.

Isla and Henry are officially the most popular names for newborn baby girls and boys in the county.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show 20 newborns were given the name Isla last year – ​beating the 2020 champion, Olivia.

Meanwhile, 31 boys were called Henry in 2021 to strip George of the title.

Across England and Wales, Noah became the most popular boys' name last year knocking Oliver down to second place following an eight-year reign.

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It stood at fourth most popular in 2020 and has risen 15 places since 2011.

Meanwhile, Olivia remained the top pick for baby girls for the sixth year in a row, ahead of Amelia and Isla.

New entries to the top 100 names nationally included Lara, Beatrice and Sara for girls, and Blake, Brody, Kai, Rupert, Tobias and Nathan for boys.

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It is the first time Jack has not been in the top 10 since the annual series began in 1996.

Names in the 'danger zone' include Clifford, Nigel, Norman, Glenda and Kerry - all of which have been given to fewer than 10 babies each year since 2018.