River
Boy / Girl name · 533 babies recorded · 1974–2025
River: 533 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 42 births in 2025.
River entered the Scottish naming charts as part of the modern trend for nature-inspired word names, drawn directly from the English term for a flowing body of water, which itself derives from Old French *riviere* and ultimately Latin *ripa* (riverbank). The name carries an earthy, free-spirited energy thanks to its most famous bearer, actor River Phoenix, as well as the beloved time-travelling character River Song from *
Boy 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202335 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #13234 babies
- Total births
- 232since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 110%vs prior 5y
Girl 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202542 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #10642 babies
- Total births
- 301since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 114%vs prior 5y