Angus
Boy name · 3,964 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Angus: 3,964 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 125 births in 2017.
Of Scottish Gaelic origin, Angus comes from *Aonghas* – often broken into *aon* (“one”) and *gus* (“choice” or “strength”), giving it the meaning “unique choice” or “one strength.” In Celtic mythology, the god Aengus (the same name) was a figure of love and poetry. The name has been borne by numerous Scottish kings, and in modern times by AC/DC guitarist Angus Young and comedian Angus Deayton. The historic Scottish county of Angus
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2017125 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #33112 babies
- Total births
- 3,964since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 11%vs prior 5y