Food-inspired baby names are rising in popularity (Image: GETTY)

The saying goes, 'you are what you eat', and it seems some families have taken this to heart when naming their children. The most popular food-inspired baby names of the past decade have been unveiled, with some truly unique choices making the list.

Reuben, a name synonymous with the classic American deli sandwich, has emerged as the nation's favourite food-related moniker, bestowed upon 13,893 boys in the last ten years. Following closely behind is Olive, a Latin name meaning 'olive tree', which was chosen 5,427 times, predominantly for girls.

Hazel, a name commonly given to girls, proved its versatility, ranking third on the list. While 3,695 girls were named Hazel, four boys also received the nut-inspired name.

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