Scotland's most popular baby names for 2017 have been revealed, and with it the confirmation that parents are looking for names that are a little bit different. 

 

For the boys, Jack came out on top for the 10th year in a row, while Olivia nabbed the number one spot for the girls - for the second year in a row. 

 

However, the report also suggests that parents are starting to look for more variety when it comes to choosing a name.

 

For example, 2,050 different girl's names were recorded in 1977; for 2017, this figure is now at 4,221. 

 

 

"Naming your baby is such an important decision and it's always fun to see the names parents around Scotland are choosing," Fiona Hyslop, Culture Secretary told the BBC

 

"This year's figures show some names have an enduring appeal, with Jack and Olivia confirming themselves as the most popular across Scotland - Jack for the 10th year in a row and Olivia for the second.

 

 

"The trend for unique names remains far higher than it has been in previous decades, indicating that today's parents are thinking long and hard before choosing names for their babies."

 

The top names are as follows: 

Boys  Girls
1. Jack 1. Olivia
2. Oliver 2. Emily 
3. James 3. Isla 
4. Lewis 4. Sophie
5. Noah  5. Jessica
6. Logan 6. Amelia
7. Harris 7. Ava
8. Alexander 8. Ella
9. Leo 9. Charlotte
10. Harry 10. Aria

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