Cerys
Girl name · 855 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cerys: 855 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 86 births in 2008.
Cerys shines with the light of Welsh heritage, derived from the word *cariad*, meaning "love," making it a name rooted deep in affection. It is famously borne by Cerys Matthews, the fiery lead singer of the 1990s Welsh band Catatonia, whose hit "Mulder and Scully" brought the name to a global audience. While no major settlements directly share the name, the Welsh town of Cardigan (Aberteifi) shares the same root in its name, as does the River Ceri. A delightful variant is the simpler Ceri, which is given to both boys and girls in Wales, though Cerys remains distinctly feminine and has enjoyed steady popularity in Scotland for its lyrical, modern sound.
Girl 27 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200886 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6384 babies
- Total births
- 855since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 45%vs prior 5y