Magnus
Boy name · 961 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Magnus: 961 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 48 births in 2018.
Magnus comes from the Latin word for "great," and was adopted across Scandinavia and Scotland, often used by royalty and saints. Among its most famous bearers are Magnus the Good, an 11th-century king of Norway, and Magnus Magnusson, the beloved Icelandic-born presenter of the BBC quiz show *Mastermind*. The name is also forever linked to St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, built in honour of the martyred Earl Magnus. In modern Scotland, Magnus has enjoyed a steady revival, often chosen for its strong, classic feel. A notable variant is the Irish and Scottish Gaelic form Manus, which shares the same root and meaning.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201848 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #12241 babies
- Total births
- 961since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y