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Innes

Boy / Girl name · 1,540 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Innes: 1,540 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 77 births in 2019.

Innes has deep Scottish roots, arising from the Gaelic *inis* meaning “island” or “meadow by a river,” and originally referred to the Moray estate of Innes. It shares this etymological source with the Irish word *inis* and many place names across the Celtic world. The name is borne by a handful of notable figures, including Innes Ireland, the dashing Scottish racing driver who won the 1961 United States Grand Prix, and Innes Lloyd, the BBC television producer behind classic *Doctor Who* serial

Boy 51 of 52 years

Peak year
201977 babies
Latest (2025)
#10448 babies
Total births
1,526since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 25%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2019 · 77
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).

Girl 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20024 babies
Latest (2021)
#7923 babies
Total births
14since 2002
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2002 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).