England, derived from the Old English words 'Engla' and 'land', meaning 'land of the Angles'. The Angles were a Germanic tribe who migrated to Britain around the mid-5th century. Thus, England is etymologically linked to the Angles, one of the groups that helped shape British history and culture. This name has been used to refer to both the country itself and its people since the early Middle Ages.
The number of births with the name England has shown some variation over time, ranging from a low of five in several years to a peak of ten in 2021.