Scott
Scott is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Gaelic speaker or person from Scotland.
Origin and history
Scott is derived from an Old English ethnonym originally used to denote a speaker of Gaelic or a person from Scotland. While historically far more common as a masculine name, it has a history of occasional feminine usage in the United States. Today, it is extremely rare for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,608 babies in the United States have been named Scott since 1880. It ranks #3459 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.5 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- MI (11.2 %)
- PA (10.1 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 216 |
| 1960-1970 | 742 |
| 1970-1980 | 884 |
| 1980-1990 | 600 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to Gaelic invaders from Ireland who settled in northern Britain.
- Although predominantly male in the U.S., over 2,600 females have received the given name Scott since 1880.