Name Change Trends in Liverpool (Real Data from 543 Applicants)

July 7, 2025

Have you ever thought about changing your name in Liverpool? You're not the only one. 

We’ve reviewed data from 543 people in Liverpool who used our deed poll service to change their name.. 

This article highlights why people are doing it, who they are, and the most popular patterns we found.


1. Why Are People in Liverpool Changing Their Names?

The number one reason? They simply preferred a different name. Over 40% of applicants changed their name for personal reasons. Marriage and gender transition were also notable reasons.

Top Reasons for Name Change in Liverpool:

  • Prefer a different name: 222 (40.9%)
  • Other: 165 (30.4%)
  • Marriage: 70 (12.9%)
  • Gender Reassignment: 42 (7.7%)
  • Divorce: 30 (5.5%)
  • Civil Partnership: 8 (1.5%)
  • Widowed: 6 (1.1%)

2. Gender Breakdown

In Liverpool, women make up the majority of name change applicants, followed by men and a small portion of nonbinary or undisclosed gender identities.

Gender Breakdown:

  • Female: 342 (63.0%)
  • Male: 195 (35.9%)
  • Unknown/Other: 6 (1.1%)

3. Age of Applicants

The average person changing their name in Liverpool is 34.5 years old, with most applicants falling in the 25–45 age range — a common period for major life changes.


4. Most Popular Titles Used

Traditional titles dominate in Liverpool, though we’re beginning to see a shift toward more inclusive options.

Top 5 Titles:

  • Mr.: 195
  • Miss: 185
  • Mrs.: 120
  • Ms.: 39
  • Mx.: 4

5. Name Change Kit Usage

In Liverpool, over 72% of applicants opted for the Name Change Kit — a helpful upgrade that assists in updating your name across all major institutions.

Name Change Kit Usage:

  • Yes: 392 (72.2%)
  • No: 151 (27.8%)

Key Insights

✅ Over 40% of people changed their name for personal preference
✅ The average applicant is 34.5 years old
Nearly 3 in 4 use the Name Change Kit
✅ Traditional titles still dominate, but inclusive titles are emerging


Want to Change Your Name in Liverpool?

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✨ Our optional Name Change Kit simplifies the process of notifying banks, HMRC, DVLA, and more.

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