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Beinn

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Beinn: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2008.

The name Beinn comes directly from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "mountain" or "peak" — it is the word you see prefixed to many of Scotland's iconic hills, such as Beinn Nibheis (Ben Nevis) and Beinn Ghlas. As a first name, it is a modern, nature-inspired choice that connects a child to Scotland's dramatic landscapes. While there are few widely known historical bearers, the name has grown in quiet use among Scottish parents

Boy 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20084 babies
Latest (2020)
#5994 babies
Total births
14since 2005
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2008 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).