Scotlyn
How to say it: SKOT-lin · /ˈskɑtlɪn/
Modern American invention blending Scott ('from Scotland') with -lyn - feminine coinage from the 2000s.
Scotlyn was the 831st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 155 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #482 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #831 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 155 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,840 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #482 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Scotlyn reached its best showing in the 2020s. It holds at that level today while further increase looks likely.
What goes with it
Crisp to the ear across two short beats, Scotlyn carries a modern snap. Blakelyn pairs naturally alongside it.
Nicknames
- Scott
- Scotty
- Lyn
Honouring a Scotlyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Scotlyn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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