Scott
How to say it: SKOT · /ˈskɑt/
Originally a surname meaning 'a person from Scotland' or 'a Gaelic speaker'.
Scott was the 524th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 561 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #528 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #524 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 561 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,909 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #528 |
| In France, 2025 | #631 among boys’ names, 55 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity was greatest in the 1960s, then Scott began a long fade. Far below that high now, it is expected to slip further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Short and forceful with crisp and breathy sounds and a strong feel. Scotty can be used as a nickname, and Todd goes along in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Scott is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #631 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #205.
Famous people named Scott
- Scott Morrison (born 1968)Prime Minister of Australia from 2018 to 2022
- Scott McTominay (born 1996)Scottish association football player
- Scott Parker (born 1980)English association football manager and former player
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