Scout
Scout is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who listens or observes; explorer.
Origin and history
Scout is an English name derived from the Old French word 'escouter', meaning 'to listen'. Popularized as a given name by Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, it was historically given predominantly to girls but has seen rising gender-neutral usage for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,092 babies in the United States have been named Scout since 1880. It ranks #2821 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1198.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.2 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- IN (5.7 %)
- TN (4.9 %)
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 | 171 |
| 2000-2010 | 436 |
| 2010-2019 | 693 |
| 2020-2029 | 792 |
Fun facts
- The modern use of Scout as a given name was inspired by the tomboy protagonist Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch in Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
- The word originates from the Old French verb 'escouter', which means 'to listen'.