In Scotland, names have fallen in and out of fashion over time, with many popular monikers from years past now much more rare. The National Records of Scotland stores data on the most popular first names given to babies whose births were registered in Scotland, with records dating back more than 40 years. Listed are 10 baby boy and girl names that have become less popular over the years and could be at risk of becoming extinct.
9. Craig
Ranked in the top 10 list of boys’ names for two decades, from 1980 to 2000, Craig has since fallen out of fashion and ranks much further down at number 264. Photo: Shutterstock
10. Sarah
Featuring in the top 10 from 1980 to 2000, Sarah later dropped into the top 20 during 2000 to 2009, and in 2019 ranked at number 113 overall. Photo: Shutterstock