The table of the most popular baby names in Scotland in 2010have been published. Sophie is still the most popular name given to baby girls, with Olivia moving up to second ahead of last years runner up Ava. Girl’s names gaining in popularity include Isla which has risen 6 places to number 5; and Lily which has climbed 7 places to 8th.
There is little movement in the popularity of names given to baby boys. The top 4 places are unchaged from last year. The biggest climber was Oliver which climbed 16 places to 8.
| Girl’s Names | Position | Boy’s Names |
| Sophie | 1 | Jack |
| Olivia | 2 | Lewis |
| Ava | 3 | James |
| Emily | 4 | Logan |
| Isla | 5 | Ryan |
| Lucy | 6 | Daniel |
| Chloe | 7 | Aaron |
| Lily | 8 | Oliver |
| Ellie | 9 | Liam |
| Emma | 10 | Jamie |
