The National Records of Scotland has revealed the most popular first names given to newborn baby boys in 2025.
The figures for the City of Edinburgh Council area show that the most popular baby boy name last year in the capital was Muhammad. See the full list in our photo gallery below.
After returning to the top spot in 2024, Noah was once again the most popular boys’ name in Scotland in 2025. Noah first entered the top 100 in 2005 and has been in the top three names since 2020.
Vinnie, Cooper, and Ruaridh rose by the largest number of places from 2024 in the top 100 for 2025. Vinnie rose 70 places to join the top 100 at 95th, Cooper rose 42 places to 79th, and Ruaridh rose 33 places to 52nd.
Top 10 baby boy names born in Scotland in 2025: 1. Noah; 2. Luca; 3. Rory; 4. Muhammad; 5. Oliver; 6. Theo; 7 Leo; 8. Archie; 9. Finlay; 10. Harris.
1. Muhammad
The most popular baby boy name in Edinburgh last year was Muhammad, with 34 boys given that name in the city. | Canva/Getty Images
2. Noah
The second most popular name for newborn boys in 2025 in the City of Edinburgh Council area, with 27 Noahs born here last year. | Local Library
4. Finlay
There were 24 babies called Finlay born in Edinburgh in 2025, the fourth most popular name here last year. | Local Library Photo: Stock