Innes
Boy / Girl name · 1,540 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Innes: 1,540 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 77 births in 2019.
Innes has deep Scottish roots, arising from the Gaelic *inis* meaning “island” or “meadow by a river,” and originally referred to the Moray estate of Innes. It shares this etymological source with the Irish word *inis* and many place names across the Celtic world. The name is borne by a handful of notable figures, including Innes Ireland, the dashing Scottish racing driver who won the 1961 United States Grand Prix, and Innes Lloyd, the BBC television producer behind classic *Doctor Who* serial
Boy 51 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201977 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #10448 babies
- Total births
- 1,526since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 25%vs prior 5y
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20024 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7923 babies
- Total births
- 14since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y