Cool Facts: Popular first names
The most popular names for girls and boys in Scotland in 2024 were Olivia, and Noah. Interestingly, Olivia has been in first or second place since 2016! And when it comes to boys, Noah has been in the top 3 since 2020. It’s interesting to take a look at the list and see what names – both traditional and more modern ones - are topping the charts right now.
The Scottish government keeps track of popular names each year through the National Records of Scotland, and here are the ones that made the list last year: Babies First Names 2024 - National Records of Scotland (NRS)