Scout
Scout is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who listens or gathers information.
Origin and history
Scout is an English vocabulary name meaning 'one who listens or gathers information.' It gained widespread recognition as a given name through Harper Lee's classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. In recent years, it has risen in popularity in the United States as a trendy, gender-neutral choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,129 babies in the United States have been named Scout since 1880. It ranks #2423 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #808.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.3 %)
- CA (13.6 %)
- UT (7.3 %)
- WA (4.8 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 276 |
| 2000-2010 | 811 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,098 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,944 |
Famous people named Scout
- Scout Taylor-Compton: Actress, Singer
- Scout Willis: Actress, Musician
Fun facts
- The name's popularity as a given name was largely sparked by the nickname of Jean Louise Finch in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird.
- The word traces back to Old French 'escouter', meaning 'to listen' or 'to hearken'.