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Stirling

Boy name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Stirling: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2025.

Stirling is a proud Scottish place-name, derived from the Old Scots *Stryvelyn* or Brythonic *Ystre Felen*, likely meaning "dwelling place" or "place of strife." Its strongest bearer is the city of Stirling itself, a historic battleground and royal fortress pivotal in the Wars of Scottish Independence, forever linked to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. While no famous individual has carried it widely as a first name, the Stirling engine, invented by Reverend Robert Stirling, is a notable mechanical namesake. The name also shares roots with the Sirloin steak, but its primary resonance remains fiercely Scottish, evoking a sense of heritage and strength for a child.