Scott
Male name · ↓ Falling
308,279
Total Births
1962
Peak Year
#594
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Scott
Scott originally meant 'a person from Scotland' and became a popular given name in the 20th century. It peaked in the 1960s-1970s in the US. Famous Scotts include F. Scott Fitzgerald and Scott Joplin.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,020 births |
| 1890s | 860 births |
| 1900s | 764 births |
| 1910s | 896 births |
| 1920s | 917 births |
| 1930s | 894 births |
| 1940s | 5,101 births |
| 1950s | 44,963 births |
| 1960s | 105,985 births |
| 1970s | 77,529 births |
| 1980s | 42,147 births |
| 1990s | 19,026 births |
| 2000s | 6,066 births |
| 2010s | 1,621 births |
| 2020s | 490 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Scott?
Scott has been given to 308,279 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1962 with 12,264 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #594.
Is Scott a boy or girl name?
Scott is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Scott most popular?
Scott was most popular in 1962, when 12,264 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Scott?
Scott first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).