These are the once-beloved baby names at risk of going extinct in 2017 – from Karen to Ian

IF YOUR name is Cilla or Cindy, you may be a rare breed by the end of this year.

These monikers, alongside several popular ones from the 1980s, are all on the 'endangered' baby name list.

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BabyCentre have revealed the 24 names which haven't been registered by any of its 45 million parents so far this year.

But, while national treasure Cilla Black's name appears to be at risk of dying out, this all could change with the launch of Cilla: The Musical in September.

Sarah Redshaw, managing editor at BabyCentre, said: "We see names rise and fall in popularity over the years but some names do fall out of favour completely.

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"So if you are looking for a unique name for your baby that won’t be shared with lots of other children then maybe Cilla or Clarence should be on your list."

You may also be interested to know that floral and tree-themed names such as Willow, Daisy and Violet are topping the list for girls' names this  season.

While the choice of boys' names are much more diverse - with Owen, Maxwell and Neo topping the list.

Quincy, Remi and Winter are among the most popular choices for unisex names while, if you're confused by any celebrity monikers, this what they actually mean.

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