Babies' First Names 2023

Last update: 28 March 2024
Next update: TBC
Frequency: Annual                                

The most popular first names given to babies whose births were registered in Scotland in 2023 (publication formerly known as Popular Forenames).

Main Points

• Isla was the most popular first forename for girls whose births were registered in 2023.
• Luca was the most popular first forename for boys whose births were registered in 2023.

	Report (PDF 853 KB)		Interactive chart
	News Release (28 March 2024)		Summary Tables (Excel    CSV)
	Trends in baby names (PDF 200 KB)		Full List 2023
	Methodology (PDF 166 KB)		Full List 1974 - 2023 (CSV)

Historic Babies' Names 1935 - 1973 are available here.

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Lead Statistician: Phillipa Haxton