Most popular baby names of 2022

It’s nearing Christmas, and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to reveal the most popular baby names in Orkney!

Up to 22 December 2022, 162 births – 92 boys and 70 girls – were registered with the Registrar Service at Orkney Islands Council.

We can now reveal that the most popular name choices for girls and boys in Orkney during 2022 were Jack and Tommy for a boy (4) and Freya/Freyja for a girl (3).

Last year Ronnie was the most popular name choice for a boy in Orkney (3), with no clear favourite for girls - with two each for Georgia, Orla and Bella.