Sheffield residents are no strangers to starting fresh — and for many, that means legally changing their name. We’ve analyzed real data from 445 people in Sheffield who changed there names with our deed poll service. Here’s what we found about why they’re making the change, who they are, and the patterns behind their decisions.
The most common reason in Sheffield is simply preferring a different name, making up nearly half of all cases. Other popular motivations include marriage, divorce, and gender transition.
Top Reasons for Name Change in Sheffield:
Women are the majority of name change applicants in Sheffield, accounting for more than 60% of all cases. Men make up just over a third.
Gender Breakdown:
The average age for a name change applicant in Sheffield is 34.8 years old. The most active age range is between 25 and 40 — a period often associated with life changes like marriage, career shifts, or personal reinvention.
Titles are still largely traditional in Sheffield, with Mr. and Miss being the most popular choices. However, there’s some diversity with Ms., Mrs., and a handful of gender-neutral options.
Top 5 Titles:
A majority of Sheffield residents opt for the Name Change Kit to simplify updating their details with banks, HMRC, the DVLA, and other institutions.
Name Change Kit Usage:
✅ Nearly half of name changes are due to personal preference
✅ Women account for 61.6% of applicants
✅ The average age of a name change applicant is 34.8 years
✅ Most still prefer traditional titles like Mr. and Miss
✅ Around two-thirds purchase the Name Change Kit for convenience
The UK Deed Poll Office makes the process quick, affordable, and legally valid. Our optional Name Change Kit helps you notify all relevant organisations in one go, saving you hours of admin.
