Changing your name is an important life step — and if you’re in Glasgow, you’re far from alone. Based on anonymized application data from 608 clients of the UK Deed Poll Office, this article explores who is changing their name, why they’re doing it, and what patterns emerge.
Let’s look at what name change trends tell us about the people of Glasgow.
The most popular reason in Glasgow? Simply preferring a different name — no legal or relationship reasons required. This was followed by personal or cultural reasons labeled as “Other,” with marriage and gender reassignment also featuring prominently.
Top Reasons for Name Change in Glasgow:
More than 60% of applicants in Glasgow were women. Still, men made up a sizable portion of name change requests, and there was a small but meaningful representation from nonbinary or unspecified genders.
Gender Breakdown:
The average age of a name change applicant in Glasgow is 34.1 years old, a bit younger than the national average. Many applicants are in their 20s and 30s — a period often tied to career shifts, personal growth, or gender transition.
People in Glasgow tend to stick with traditional titles like Mr., Miss, and Mrs., though gender-neutral and professional titles also make an appearance.
Top 5 Titles:
Yes, more than most! In Glasgow, 73.0% of people opted for the Name Change Kit, which helps individuals notify banks, government agencies, and utilities about their name change.
Name Change Kit Usage:
✅ Most name changes are due to personal preference — not marriage or divorce
✅ The average applicant is 34.1 years old
✅ Nearly 3 out of 4 purchase the Name Change Kit
✅ Title usage remains traditional, but modern shifts are emerging
The UK Deed Poll Office makes it easy, affordable, and fully legal to change your name — whether you’re transitioning, recently married, or just want a fresh start.
Our optional Name Change Kit simplifies the process of updating all your records in one go.
