Scotland’s most popular baby names have been revealed, with a change in the top spot for boys seen for the first time in 14 years.
The National Records of Scotland have said Jack has been knocked off the number one spot, with Noah now replacing it after 373 babies were given the name in 2022. Over the past four years, Noah has jumped from eighth place to first.
In the girls category, Olivia has remained at the top spot for the second year in a row. It’s been a firm favourite, holding a position in the top for six of the last seven years.
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Second sits Isla, with the biggest rise in popularity seen in the name Nova - which has risen 73 places over the past year into 62nd most popular.
Here in Edinburgh, we stuck to general trends with the popular girls name being Isla and the most popular boys name being Noah. NRS Statistician Daniel Burns 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.”
Daniel said popular culture is having more of an influence on baby names, adding: “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.
“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.”
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