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This compares to just 37% of children in an audit of the 1911 census.
The statistics, which have been revealed by the Ancestry.co.uk website, also found that 11% of children have at least two middle names.
Traditional names topped the lists, with James, John and William the most popular for the boys, and Louise, Grace and Rose proving popular among the girls.
It is thought the reason behind the trend is to commemorate a family member, with 55% in agreement, while 15% said their name choices had been in the family for generations. While most middle names are commemorative, 7% of respondents admitted to choosing a more 'colourful' or unique name. A further 5% even took inspiration from television, film, music or modern culture by having their middle name taken from a celebrity, fictional character or royalty.
Interestingly, when it comes to selecting a child's name, father's are now twice as likely to have a say with the middle name, rather than the first name, although both names are usually chosen by both parents.
Commenting on the findings, Miriam Silverman, of Ancestry.co.uk, said: "Middle names are a relatively new phenomenon, having only become the norm over the last 100 years, driven by the desire to commemorate ancestors.
"This will have become particularly prominent following the two world wars. These affected the entire country and resulted in millions of Britons commemorating lost loved-ones as babies were born following the conflicts.
"As a result, middle names are less likely to follow popular culture and more likely to reflect age-old traditions or names that were popular in our parents' or grandparents' generation – hence the very traditional make-up of today's top middle names."
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80% Of Children Have Middle Names
New research has discovered that 80% of children in the UK are now given a middle name.This compares to just 37% of children in an audit of the 1911 census.
The statistics, which have been revealed by the Ancestry.co.uk website, also found that 11% of children have at least two middle names.
Traditional names topped the lists, with James, John and William the most popular for the boys, and Louise, Grace and Rose proving popular among the girls.
It is thought the reason behind the trend is to commemorate a family member, with 55% in agreement, while 15% said their name choices had been in the family for generations. While most middle names are commemorative, 7% of respondents admitted to choosing a more 'colourful' or unique name. A further 5% even took inspiration from television, film, music or modern culture by having their middle name taken from a celebrity, fictional character or royalty.
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Interestingly, when it comes to selecting a child's name, father's are now twice as likely to have a say with the middle name, rather than the first name, although both names are usually chosen by both parents.
Commenting on the findings, Miriam Silverman, of Ancestry.co.uk, said: "Middle names are a relatively new phenomenon, having only become the norm over the last 100 years, driven by the desire to commemorate ancestors.
"This will have become particularly prominent following the two world wars. These affected the entire country and resulted in millions of Britons commemorating lost loved-ones as babies were born following the conflicts.
"As a result, middle names are less likely to follow popular culture and more likely to reflect age-old traditions or names that were popular in our parents' or grandparents' generation – hence the very traditional make-up of today's top middle names."
(JP/CD)
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