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.
9. Luca
The ninth most popular baby boy name in Edinburgh in 2025 was Luca with 18 boys given this name. | Local Library
10. Charlie
There were 17 Charlies born in Edinburgh in 2025, the joint 10th most popular baby boy name here last year. | Canva/Getty Images
11. Freddie
Rounding off the list for baby boy names for Edinburgh in 2025, there were 17 boys named Freddie born in the capital last year, placing the name joint 10th. | Canva/Getty Images