The three girls' names that were most popular in Scotland for decades

Although one of the names stood out above the rest16:24, 13 Aug 2026Some baby names come and go with the times, but others remain popular for generations, passed down through families and become firmly associated with a particular era.‌For several decades in Scotland, three traditional girls' names dominated the most popular baby name charts and they are names that many people will likely still recognise from their own families.‌According to figures from the National Records of Scotland, Margaret, Elizabeth and Mary consistently occupied the top three positions among the most popular girls' names for a remarkable period of time.‌The three names held the top spots for three decades. Although the figures on the records only go as back as 1935, these three names would have been popular during