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Aydin

Boy name · 109 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aydin: 109 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2009.

Aydin, of Turkish origin, means "bright, enlightened" or "intelligent," a name that has spread from Turkey into wider use across Europe and the UK. Perhaps the most famous bearer is Aydin Doğan, the wealthy Turkish businessman and media mogul who founded the Doğan Holding company. While no major place bears the name directly, the related Turkish town of Aydın in western Anatolia shares the same root, meaning "the enlightened one." In Scotland, Aydin has gained steady popularity since the 2000s, often chosen for its modern, cross-cultural appeal.

Boy 20 of 52 years

Peak year
20099 babies
Latest (2025)
#5605 babies
Total births
109since 2004
5-year trend
▲ 12%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 9
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).