Figures from National Records of Scotland have revealed the most used names for newborns in Edinburgh. In 2022, Noah was the most popular name chosen by parents for their newborn boy in Scotland, replacing Jack which held top spot for 14 years. Noah was also top in Edinburgh, for the second year running. These are the 21 most popular Edinburgh boys names, according to the latest data.
1. Noah
Noah was again the most popular boys' name in Edinburgh, with 25 babies named Noah in the capital last year. Noah is also now the most popular boys name in Scotland with 373 newborn babies given that name last year across the country. Photo: Image by Stephanie Pratt from Pixabay
2. Leo
Leo came second on the list, with 30 newborn babies given this name in Edinburgh last year. The name was third on the national list with 310 Leos born in Scotland in 2022. Photo: Unsplash
3. Thomas
There were 26 newborn babies named Thomas in Edinburgh last year. Thomas comes from the Hebrew word “ta'om,” meaning “twin.” Photo: Pixabay
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Alexander was fourth on the list in Edinburgh with 25 newborn baby boys given this name last year. The name is less popular across the country with 230 Alexanders born in Scotland in 2022, placing the name 14th in the list. Photo: Pixabay