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