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Aoibhin

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aoibhin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.

An Irish name beloved in Scotland for its lyrical charm, Aoibhin derives from the Gaelic word *aoibh*, meaning “beauty” or “radiance,” and is traditionally pronounced “EE-ven.” Among its notable bearers is Irish actress Aoibhin Garrihy, known for her role in the television series *Fair City*. The name shares its root with the Irish county name Aoibhinn, though no direct place connections exist. A common anglicised variant is Eavan, famously borne by the poet Eavan Boland, while the spelling Aoibheann is also used. Its rise in Scotland reflects the

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20203 babies
Latest (2020)
#7653 babies
Total births
3since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).