Boy
Scott
from Scotland
About Scott
Timeless and unpretentious, this name has weathered decades without losing its appeal. It's straightforward, reliable, and carries an inherent friendliness that makes people feel immediately at ease. There's no fuss, no complications—just a solid, dependable name that has proven its staying power across generations. It suits athletes, scholars, artists, and businesspeople equally well, demonstrating remarkable versatility. The single syllable packs remarkable punch, conveying confidence and approachability in equal measure.
Popularity of the Name Scott
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #206 | ||||
| 1881 | #217 | ||||
| 1882 | #244 | ||||
| 1883 | #231 | ||||
| 1884 | #226 | ||||
| 1885 | #229 | ||||
| 1886 | #263 | ||||
| 1887 | #267 | ||||
| 1888 | #272 | ||||
| 1889 | #241 | ||||
| 1890 | #274 | ||||
| 1891 | #276 | ||||
| 1892 | #256 | ||||
| 1893 | #290 | ||||
| 1894 | #255 | ||||
| 1895 | #270 | ||||
| 1896 | #351 | ||||
| 1897 | #269 | ||||
| 1898 | #359 | ||||
| 1899 | #374 | ||||
| 1900 | #353 | ||||
| 1901 | #351 | ||||
| 1902 | #330 | ||||
| 1903 | #408 | ||||
| 1904 | #343 | ||||
| 1905 | #408 | ||||
| 1906 | #341 | ||||
| 1907 | #349 | ||||
| 1908 | #359 | ||||
| 1909 | #396 | ||||
| 1910 | #369 | ||||
| 1911 | #354 | ||||
| 1912 | #392 | ||||
| 1913 | #399 | ||||
| 1914 | #406 | ||||
| 1915 | #434 | ||||
| 1916 | #474 | ||||
| 1917 | #437 | ||||
| 1918 | #468 | ||||
| 1919 | #428 | ||||
| 1920 | #436 | ||||
| 1921 | #425 | ||||
| 1922 | #427 | ||||
| 1923 | #414 | ||||
| 1924 | #426 | ||||
| 1925 | #443 | ||||
| 1926 | #448 | ||||
| 1927 | #463 | ||||
| 1928 | #436 | ||||
| 1929 | #460 | ||||
| 1930 | #496 | ||||
| 1931 | #485 | ||||
| 1932 | #425 | ||||
| 1933 | #424 | ||||
| 1934 | #429 | ||||
| 1935 | #378 | ||||
| 1936 | #369 | ||||
| 1937 | #373 | ||||
| 1938 | #347 | ||||
| 1939 | #336 | ||||
| 1940 | #304 | ||||
| 1941 | #289 | ||||
| 1942 | #259 | ||||
| 1943 | #262 | ||||
| 1944 | #226 | ||||
| 1945 | #182 | ||||
| 1946 | #155 | ||||
| 1947 | #139 | ||||
| 1948 | #122 | ||||
| 1949 | #99 | ||||
| 1950 | #82 | ||||
| 1951 | #68 | #162 | |||
| 1952 | #54 | ||||
| 1953 | #46 | #165 | |||
| 1954 | #40 | #158 | |||
| 1955 | #38 | #190 | |||
| 1956 | #34 | #135 | |||
| 1957 | #32 | #159 | |||
| 1958 | #25 | #142 | |||
| 1959 | #24 | #107 | |||
| 1960 | #23 | #87 | |||
| 1961 | #19 | #92 | |||
| 1962 | #11 | #70 | |||
| 1963 | #12 | #69 | |||
| 1964 | #14 | #64 | |||
| 1965 | #15 | #71 | |||
| 1966 | #16 | #62 | |||
| 1967 | #16 | #52 | |||
| 1968 | #14 | #36 | |||
| 1969 | #12 | #25 | |||
| 1970 | #12 | #21 | #247 | ||
| 1971 | #10 | #19 | #302 | ||
| 1972 | #11 | #15 | #167 | ||
| 1973 | #18 | #19 | #192 | ||
| 1974 | #18 | #19 | #180 | ||
| 1975 | #17 | #19 | #166 | ||
| 1976 | #24 | #13 | #210 | ||
| 1977 | #27 | #12 | #169 | ||
| 1978 | #30 | #18 | #182 | ||
| 1979 | #29 | #21 | #156 | ||
| 1980 | #33 | #15 | #182 | ||
| 1981 | #34 | #15 | #201 | ||
| 1982 | #34 | #17 | #186 | ||
| 1983 | #38 | #20 | #163 | ||
| 1984 | #39 | #18 | #165 | ||
| 1985 | #44 | #19 | #150 | ||
| 1986 | #44 | #19 | #164 | ||
| 1987 | #43 | #16 | #99 | ||
| 1988 | #47 | #16 | #97 | ||
| 1989 | #51 | #16 | #118 | ||
| 1990 | #53 | #17 | #122 | ||
| 1991 | #57 | #17 | #107 | #41 | |
| 1992 | #61 | #26 | #123 | #47 | |
| 1993 | #69 | #32 | #114 | #50 | |
| 1994 | #80 | #35 | #109 | #58 | |
| 1995 | #92 | #44 | #120 | #65 | |
| 1996 | #108 | #48 | #85 | #71 | |
| 1997 | #113 | #41 | #47 | #104 | #78 |
| 1998 | #123 | #46 | #46 | #81 | #98 |
| 1999 | #140 | #46 | #75 | #83 | #96 |
| 2000 | #158 | #55 | #72 | #70 | #123 |
| 2001 | #167 | #57 | #93 | #67 | #126 |
| 2002 | #185 | #64 | #96 | #58 | #142 |
| 2003 | #206 | #69 | #106 | #59 | #140 |
| 2004 | #214 | #70 | #107 | #42 | #166 |
| 2005 | #233 | #82 | #138 | #58 | #210 |
| 2006 | #253 | #101 | #191 | #57 | #235 |
| 2007 | #274 | #115 | #194 | #67 | #227 |
| 2008 | #321 | #121 | #224 | #71 | #274 |
| 2009 | #343 | #146 | #209 | #71 | #289 |
| 2010 | #351 | #166 | #231 | #73 | #303 |
| 2011 | #371 | #191 | #266 | #84 | #300 |
| 2012 | #382 | #216 | #213 | #67 | #365 |
| 2013 | #428 | #270 | #265 | #70 | #359 |
| 2014 | #423 | #261 | #385 | #68 | #337 |
| 2015 | #454 | #307 | #325 | #74 | #432 |
| 2016 | #464 | #311 | #458 | #67 | #423 |
| 2017 | #483 | #376 | #345 | #90 | #367 |
| 2018 | #519 | #402 | #468 | #98 | #513 |
| 2019 | #524 | #465 | #106 | #449 | |
| 2020 | #564 | #535 | #142 | #474 | |
| 2021 | #609 | #591 | #156 | #504 | |
| 2022 | #588 | #604 | #150 | #569 | |
| 2023 | #599 | #555 | #373 | #226 | #521 |
| 2024 | #567 | #693 | #443 | #191 | #695 |
| 2025 | #534 | #647 | #424 | #205 | #588 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Scott
Names Similar to Scott
Nicknames for Scott
- Scot
- Scotty
- Sco
- Scottie
Famous People Named Scott
| Scott Morrison | Australian Prime Minister |
| Scott Kelly | NASA astronaut |
| Scott Disick | American TV personality |
| Scott Bakula | American actor |
| Scott Eastwood | American actor |
| Scott Speedman | Canadian actor |
| Scott Caan | American actor |
| Scott Foley | American actor |
| Scott Joplin | American composer |
| Scott Weiland | American musician |
| Scott Hamilton | American figure skater |
| Scottie Pippen | Former NBA player |
| Scottie Thompson | American actress |
| Scott Stapp | American musician |
| Scott Avett | American musician |
| Scott Adams | American cartoonist |
| Scott Rudin | American film producer |
| Scott Walker | British musician |
| Scotty McCreery | American singer |
| Scottie Upshall | Canadian ice hockey player |
Characters Named Scott
| Scott Pilgrim | Scott Pilgrim series |
| Scott Lang | Ant-Man from Marvel Comics |
| Scott McCall | Teen Wolf TV series |
| Scott Howard | Teen Wolf movie |
| Scott Robinson | Neighbors TV series |
| Scott Evil | Austin Powers movies |
| Scott Shelby | Heavy Rain video game |
| Scott Tracy | Thunderbirds TV series |
| Scott McCallister | Stepmom movie |
| Scott Farkus | A Christmas Story movie |
| Scott Calvin | The Santa Clause movies |
| Scott Lancer | Lancer TV series |
| Scott Ryder | Andromeda Ascendant from Andromeda TV series |
| Scott Summers | X-Men - Evolution TV series |
| Scott McTavish | The Santa Clause 2 movie |
| Scott Witter | Dawson's Creek TV series |