Scott
Scott is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
A person from Scotland or a Gaelic speaker.
Origin and history
Scott is a traditional English-language name derived from a surname meaning 'a Scotsman' or 'a Gaelic speaker'. It became widely popular as a given name in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a classic, well-recognized masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
774,997 babies in the United States have been named Scott since 1880. It ranks #43 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #569.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 484 |
| 1890-1900 | 380 |
| 1900-1910 | 348 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,284 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,908 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,976 |
| 1940-1950 | 12,161 |
| 1950-1960 | 111,819 |
| 1960-1970 | 266,828 |
| 1970-1980 | 194,520 |
| 1980-1990 | 108,144 |
| 1990-2000 | 49,019 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,238 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,893 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,995 |
Famous people named Scott
- Scott Fitzgerald: Author, Novelist
- Scott Kelly: Astronaut, Aviator
- Scott Bakula: Actor
Nicknames
Scotty, Scottie
Fun facts
- Scott was originally an Old English ethnic surname used to identify someone from Scotland or a Gaelic speaker from Ireland.
- Scott was a top-10 boys' name in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.