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Argyll

Boy name · 44 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Argyll: 44 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2013.

Argyll is a place name deeply rooted in Scottish heritage, derived from the Gaelic *Earra-Ghàidheal*, meaning "coast of the Gaels" or "east of the Gaels." It is best known as the historic county and region in western Scotland, once a powerful lordship. As a first name, it is rare but carries a strong, aristocratic air, recalling figures such as Archibald Campbell, the 1st Marquess of Argyll, a dominant 17th-century statesman and Coven

Boy 12 of 52 years

Peak year
20135 babies
Latest (2025)
#6474 babies
Total births
44since 2000
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2013 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).