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Ross Dunn

Most popular baby names as one region dumps favourite from list

Ayrshire's most popular baby names of 2022 have been revealed with parents broadly following national trends.

We revealed that Noah was Scotland's most popular boys' name after knocking Jack from the top of the beanstalk after more than a decade.

And Noah proved to be the most popular boys' name across Ayrshire as a whole with the Biblical name coming out on top in North and South Ayrshire too.

While Olivia was Scotland's most popular girls' name, it wasn't as popular in Ayrshire - ranking fourth overall across the county.

Instead, Freya took the top title of most popular girls' name in Ayrshire - topping in East and South Ayrshire.

Statisticians at the National Records of Scotland reckon that popular culture plays a huge role in the popularity of a name.

The national rise of Luca, could be put down to Luca Bish from last year's Love Island TV series - featuring at number 6 in Ayrshire.

While James has slipped in popularity across the nation, the name still places in Ayrshire's top 10.

Most popular Ayrshire baby names

Rank Boys Name Total Girls Name Total
1 Noah 36 Freya 28
2 Leo 26 Millie 21
3 Harris 26 Isla 19
4 Jack 23 Olivia 17
5 Alfie 21 Emily 17
6 Luca 19 Aria 17
7 James 17 Grace 16
8 Jacob 17 Amelia 16
9 Theo 16 Sophie 15
10 Lucas 16 Ivy 15

East Ayrshire bucked the trend for boys and girls with Noah sitting second and Olivia only making eighth place. Instead, Harris (fourth nationally) and Freya (third nationally) sit at the summit. While Carter, which placed 61st across Scotland, makes the cut in East Ayrshire. Similarly, Hannah, makes the top 10 but is 39th nationally.

Most popular East Ayrshire baby names

Rank Name Total Girls Name Total
1 Harris 13 Freya 11
2 Noah 12 Lily 8
3 Lewis 10 Millie 7
4 Leo 9 Aria 7
5 Rory 8 Sophie 6
6 Oliver 7 Sophia 6
7 Luca 7 Rosie 6
8 Ollie 6 Olivia 6
9 Finlay 6 Lottie 6
10 Carter 6 Hannah 6

Olivia doesn't even make North Ayrshire's top 10 and only manages 18th spot despite being the favourite across the nation. Remi nips in to the shortlist despite being 67th in Scotland

Most popular North Ayrshire baby names

Rank Name Total Girls Name Total
1 Noah 14 Freya 10
2 Leo 11 Emily 10
3 Jack 11 Isla 9
4 Alfie 11 Millie 8
5 Luca 9 Ava 8
6 Theo 8 Grace 7
7 Lucas 8 Aria 7
8 Harris 8 Zara 6
9 Brodie 8 Sophie 6
10 James 7 Remi 6

Amelia is South Ayrshire's favourite girls' name, which ranks sixth in Scotland. Jacob takes the boys' runner-up spot but is 27th overall nationally.

Most popular South Ayrshire baby names

Rank Name Total Girls Name Total
1 Noah 10 Amelia 9
2 Jacob 8 Olivia 7
3 Jack 8 Freya 7
4 Oscar 6 Millie 6
5 Leo 6 Ivy 6
6 Harry 6 Lily 5
7 Aaron 6 Isla 5
8 Theo 5 Grace 5
9 Max 5 Charlotte 5
10 Kai 5 Sophia 4

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