Scott

Rank 586th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Scott was 586th most popular baby name for boys and 1,201st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 484 babies were named Scott in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,944 babies in the United States were named Scott. Today, the average age of someone named Scott is around 53 to 56 years old.

The name "Scott" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Scott is Scotty.

Scott Meaning & Origin

Scott is a name of Scottish origin, which directly translates to a 'person from Scotland', often associated with attributes like strength, determination, and an adventurous spirit.

The name Scott is described as adventurous, charming and confident.

Pronunciation

Scott is pronounced skot in English. The name Scott has 5 letters and 1 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Scott

The name Scott was traditionally given to a person from Scotland or a person who spoke Scottish Gaelic.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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