The name Dairy is of Scottish origin, derived from the surname 'Dair', which is thought to have been an occupational name for a dairy farmer or milkman. It is composed of two elements: 'dale' meaning valley and 'ry' signifying rich. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as 'rich valley'. While it may not be as common as some other Scottish names, Dairy has a unique charm and reflects its roots in agriculture.
The name Dairy experienced a peak in popularity in 2003 and 2006 with 10 births each year. There was a gap in reported births from 2007 to 2008, and then another peak in 2022 with 5 births. Over the span of these years (2003-2022), there were a total of 46 births named Dairy.