Islamization of Britain Update: “Mohammed overtakes George in list of most popular names,” by Sarah Womack in the Telegraph, with thanks to Anton:
Mohammed, and its most common alternative spelling Muhammad, are now more popular babies’ names in England and Wales than George, reflecting the diverse ethnic mix of the population.
The “diverse ethnic mix,” eh? It’s interesting to note that if nothing is done about this new “diversity,” Britain will in time grow less diverse, in the other direction.
The Office for National Statistics said there were 2,833 baby boys called Mohammed in 2006.
The name is 22nd in the list of most popular boys’ names, moving up a place from last year.
Spelled Muhammad, it is the 44th most popular name and enters the top 50 for the first time along with Noah, Oscar, Lucas and Rhys.
There were 2,833 babies called Mohammed born in 2006 and 1,422 called Muhammad. The total exceeds the number of Georges (3,386) or Josephs (3,755).