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Mya Bollan

100 most popular baby names in Scotland - as top spot replaced after 14 years

The most popular baby names for Scotland have been revealed - and Jack has been knocked off the top spot after more than a decade.

New figures released by the National Records of Scotland show that Noah has taken the number one position for the first time, replacing Jack as the top boys' name after 14 years. The biblical boat builder's boys name sailed to the top after 373 babies were given the title during 2022.

Olivia has been named as the most popular girls name for a second year in a row after the long-term favourite held on to a top six spot for the previous seven years.

Findlay, Alexander and Lewis dropped out of the top 10 boys' list during 2022, with James taking its lowest position (9th) since the charts began back in 1974.

In terms of the girls' list, Freya and Millie have risen in popularity while Emily, Ella and Ava have dropped in the rankings.

The fastest rising boys names between 2021 and 2022 was Teddy, jumping 35 places to 66th, with Parker also increasing in popularity sitting in position number 98 (rising 33 places).

Hudson is also up 30 places, now sitting in 53rd, with Theodore up to 49th (up 29).

There has been a change in trends for the girls' list too, with Nova jumping a huge 73 places to 62nd in 2022. Maeva is also up 59 places to 90, with Annie and Nina now sit in joint 80th up 55 and 46 places respectively.

Daniel Burns, National Records of Scotland statistician, said: “NRS is happy to welcome all the new babies of 2022.

“A relative flood of Noahs in the last four years has saw the name leap from 8th to 1st.

“There are now so many more names in use, as parents aim for something more unusual, that it takes far fewer babies to share a name for it to be high up in the charts.

“Back in the 70s when David was the most popular name there were upwards of 1,700 babies a year with the top boys name. Since then fertility has declined, meaning there are fewer births, but with more names in use Noah can claim the top spot with 373 baby boys given the name in 2022.”

When it comes to the reason behind the changing trends, the expert explained that pop culture is largely the cause.

Television shows for example have a huge impact on baby naming decisions, with the likes of Love Island and celebrities having influence.

“Luca has climbed 20 places to land in 5th place for boys, moving into the top 10 for the first time; possibly given a boost by Luca Bish appearing on Love Island," he said.

“The name Maeve has been used in a couple of different TV shows and has grown in popularity over the past few years. Names seen on Love Island, such as Luca, Millie, Arabella and Kai have all increased since appearing on screen. Other names apparently influenced by celebrities include Lando, Tilly, Matilda and Dua", Daniel added.

Top 100 boys names of 2022

1

Noah

2

Jack

3

Leo

4

Harris

5

Luca

6

Oliver

7

Rory

8

Archie

9=

Alfie

9=

James

9=

Theo

12=

Finlay

12=

Lewis

14

Alexander

15

Charlie

16

Brodie

17

Lucas

18

Finn

19

Logan

20

Thomas

21

Mason

22

Oscar

23=

Max

23=

Muhammad

25

Tommy

26

Freddie

27

Jacob

28

Cameron

29

Jude

30

Arthur

31

Daniel

32

Kai

33

Harry

34

Blake

35

Ollie

36=

Harrison

36=

Hunter

36=

Roman

39

Adam

40

William

41

Arlo

42

Caleb

43

Reuben

44=

Ethan

44=

Liam

46

George

47

Sonny

48

Nathan

49=

Angus

49=

Jamie

49=

Theodore

52

Matthew

53

Hudson

54

Jaxon

55=

Aaron

55=

Grayson

55=

Ruaridh

58=

Arran

58=

Benjamin

58=

Callum

61

Carter

62

Isaac

63=

Joshua

63=

Louie

65

Myles

66=

Callan

66=

Luke

66=

Teddy

69=

Brody

69=

Cody

71

Leon

72

Cole

73=

David

73=

Struan

75=

Albie

75=

Blair

77=

Andrew

77=

Michael

79

Riley

80

Connor

81=

Dylan

81=

Lochlan

81=

Louis

81=

Robert

85=

Hamish

85=

Jackson

85=

Lachlan

88

Joseph

89

Jax

90

Owen

91=

Carson

91=

Samuel

93

Innes

94=

Cooper

94=

Elijah

94=

Fergus

94=

Fraser

98=

Henry

98=

Parker

100=

Ellis

100=

Finley

100=

Frankie

100=

Murray

Top 100 girls names of 2022

1

Olivia

2

Isla

3

Freya

4

Millie

5

Emily

6

Amelia

7=

Grace

7=

Sophie

9=

Ava

9=

Ella

11

Lily

12

Charlotte

13

Sophia

14

Aria

15=

Harper

15=

Ivy

17

Evie

18

Lucy

19

Mia

20

Rosie

21

Sofia

22

Eilidh

23

Orla

24

Maisie

25=

Daisy

25=

Willow

27

Jessica

28

Ruby

29

Ellie

30=

Anna

30=

Bonnie

32

Elsie

33

Esme

34=

Maya

34=

Sienna

36

Mila

37

Robyn

38

Isabella

39=

Georgia

39=

Hannah

41

Poppy

42

Eva

43

Ayla

44

Layla

45=

Callie

45=

Skye

47

Hallie

48

Holly

49

Maeve

50

Emma

51

Zara

52

Ada

53

Violet

54

Chloe

55

Erin

56=

Emilia

56=

Rose

58

Gracie

59

Alice

60

Luna

61

Lottie

62=

Molly

62=

Nova

64

Thea

65

Phoebe

66

Summer

67=

Cora

67=

Remi

69=

Bella

69=

Harlow

71=

Aurora

71=

Lyla

71=

Zoe

74

Scarlett

75

Myla

76=

Amber

76=

Niamh

78

Hope

79

Florence

80=

Annie

80=

Evelyn

80=

Nina

83=

Abigail

83=

Arabella

83=

Penelope

83=

Quinn

87=

Alba

87=

Matilda

87=

Mirren

90=

Eden

90=

Maeva

92=

Elizabeth

92=

Georgie

92=

Lilly

95=

Imogen

95=

Rowan

97=

Darcie

97=

Lara

99=

Iona

99=

Sadie

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