Will Elizabeth now become a more popular baby name?

And many may choose to mark it by naming their newborns after the country's longest reigning monarch, a baby naming expert has said.

SJ Strum is a name consultant and host of popular podcast ‘Baby Name Envy’.

The mother-of-three, who lives in Surrey, said: “We’ve seen a new baby name boom over the last decade with more and more names being registered as modern parents look for more unique names for their babies.

New photos of Prince Louis have been released ahead of first birthday. Picture The Duchess of Cambridge.

“This trend really follows popular culture and the explosion of influencers we have in modern media.

"This can be from music, film and social media to names inspired by our passions from food, travel and being outdoors in nature.”

And with names often following current events - as well as some parents still choosing more classic monikers - SJ thinks the UK will see a surge in the use of the name Elizabeth.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Taken by the Duchess in mid-May at Anmer Hall in Norfolk.

She said: “The outpouring of love for the Queen will see a rise in the name Elizabeth with new parents honouring such an influential monarch.

The christening of Princess Charlotte at Sandringham Church - the Duchess of Cambridge looks down at Princess Charlotte as she carries her into church for the christening. Picture: Matthew Usher. (Image: © ARCHANT NORFOLK 2015)

“It will also pinpoint parents' daughters being born at such a historical moment in time.”

However SJ does not think the name Lilibet - the Queen's childhood nickname and the name of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's daughter - will see a similar boost.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

She explained: “It’s a beautiful name but too linked to Harry and Meghan.

"It's a more personal choice suitable for Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandchild but that makes it less wearable for those without the link."

Elizabeth has stood the test of time and has been in the top 100 baby names for more than 15 years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The Prince and Princess of Wales with baby Prince William at Buckingham Palace in 1982. Picture: PA Wire (Image: Archant)

In the latest ONS records Elizabeth was number 56 however Lilibet is still unranked.

SJ said: “Elizabeth has so many gorgeous nicknames. I predict Eliza, Elspeth and Bess will also rise alongside Her Majesty's full name.”

Prince Harry has seen a rise in the popularity of the name - pictured with his parents following his birth in 1984. (Image: Archant)

In 2020 Philip rose by 27 places and SJ is interested to see if Philip has moved up in the charts after his passing.

She added: “Winnie is the vintage nickname on everyone’s list and feels like a wonderful tribute to the Windsors at the same time.”

Charles - King Charles here pictured with his mother - is ranking at number ten in the UK but it will likely rise up through the rankings (Image: Marcus Adams/Archant Library)

What are the most popular royal baby names?

The Queen welcomed a host of great-grandchildren in the past couple of years, from Princess Beatrice's daughter Sienna to Zara Philips' son Lucas.

Also among the Queen's descendants are August, Archie, Lena, Mia, Isla, Savannah, Louis, George and Charlotte, who was christened at Sandringham's St Mary Magdalene Church.

The top ten royal female names - according to the world's largest baby name website Nameberry - are:

1. Isla

2. Mia

3. Charlotte

4. Sienna

5. Elizabeth

6. Zara

7. Beatrice

8. Savannah

9. Lena

10. Diana

The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth aged three years old in 1929. The name currently sits in the middle spot but experts think it will rise following her death (Image: Central Press Photos/Archant Library)

The top ten royal male names in the UK right now are:

1. George

2. Harry

3. Archie

4. Henry

5. William

6. James

7. Lucas

8. Edward

9. Louis

10. Charles

The Duke and Duchess of York with their baby daughter Princess Elizabeth, in this photograph from April 1926. The name has many nicknames and experts predict that many mothers will want to use them to pinpoint the pivotal moment in history (Image: PA)