Scotty
Scotty is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Person from Scotland or Gaelic speaker.
Origin and history
Scotty is a masculine given name of Scottish origin, originally derived from a surname denoting a person from Scotland or a Gaelic speaker. While historically established as a affectionate diminutive of Scott, it has long been registered as an independent legal given name in the United States. It remains a recognizable, friendly classic choice with steady ongoing usage.
Popularity in the United States
19,030 babies in the United States have been named Scotty since 1880. It ranks #849 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1509.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11 %)
- TN (9 %)
- KY (7.7 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 102 |
| 1930-1940 | 295 |
| 1940-1950 | 690 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,631 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,482 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,075 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,033 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,265 |
| 2000-2010 | 612 |
| 2010-2019 | 399 |
| 2020-2029 | 421 |
Famous people named Scotty
- Scotty McCreery: singer, songwriter
- Scotty Bowman: ice hockey coach
- Scotty Pippen Jr.: basketball player, athlete
Fun facts
- The root name Scott originally derived from Late Latin Scottus, used to refer to Gaelic speakers of Ireland and Scotland.
- The name gained worldwide familiarity through the character Chief Engineer Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott in Star Trek.