Scottie
Scottie is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Person from Scotland; a Scot.
Origin and history
Scottie originated as a diminutive or regional marker referring to a person from Scotland or a speaker of the Gaelic/Scots language. Historically used as a masculine nickname or given name, it experienced a revival in modern usage across the United States. Today, it is chosen both as an independent classic-casual name and as a familiar diminutive.
Popularity in the United States
11,157 babies in the United States have been named Scottie since 1880. It ranks #1126 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1351.
States where it is most popular
- NC (13.3 %)
- TN (11.4 %)
- KY (8.9 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- AL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 110 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 329 |
| 1950-1960 | 679 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,631 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,619 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,418 |
| 1990-2000 | 926 |
| 2000-2010 | 388 |
| 2010-2019 | 241 |
| 2020-2029 | 595 |
Famous people named Scottie
- Scottie Pippen: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Scottie Scheffler: Golfer, Athlete
- Scottie Wilbekin: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Scott
Fun facts
- Scottie began as a nickname for Scott before gaining traction as an independent legal name.
- While historically more common for males in the 20th century, Scottie has recently risen as a popular choice for females as well.