While everyone might remember the raised eyebrows when David Beckham named his son Brooklyn, for some Scots, it's Helensburgh and Lomond names that hold more joy.

The annual list of top baby names in Scotland has found in 2022, Noah overtook Jack, who has reigned for 14 years. Olivia remained the top girl's name for a second year.

But more unique were three baby boys named Cove, two Clyde, and two Rhu.

There were six named Lomond - and one girl was named Arrochar.

No babies were named Cardross, Luss or Helensburgh...but there were five girls named Helen, and 14 girls got the name Helena.

 

 

NRS Statistician Daniel Burns said: “NRS is happy to welcome all the new babies of 2022.

“A relative flood of Noahs in the last four years has saw the name leap from 8th to 1st.

“There are now so many more names in use, as parents aim for something more unusual, that it takes far fewer babies to share a name for it to be high up in the charts.

“Back in the 70s when David was the most popular name there were upwards of 1,700 babies a year with the top boys name.

"Since then fertility has declined, meaning there are fewer births, but with more names in use Noah can claim the top spot with 373 baby boys given the name in 2022.”

He said popular culture was having an impact on name choice.

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Daniel added: “Luca has climbed 20 places to land in fifth place for boys, moving into the top 10 for the first time; possibly given a boost by Luca Bish appearing on Love Island.

“The name Maeve has been used in a couple of different TV shows and has grown in popularity over the past few years.

"Names seen on Love Island, such as Luca, Millie, Arabella and Kai have all increased since appearing on screen.

"Other names apparently influenced by celebrities include Lando, Tilly, Matilda and Dua.

“The latest figures also reveal a rise in names relating to nature , with Violet, Daisy, Ivy, Wren, Dahlia, Primrose, Oakley and River all rising. Oakley and River rose for both boys and girls."