Scout
How to say it: SKOWT · /skaʊt/
English word meaning one who scouts or explores; from Old French 'escouter' (to listen). Popularized by 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
Scout was the 875th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 385 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #856 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #875 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 385 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,611 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #856 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Scout belongs almost entirely to the last forty years. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
One crisp syllable with a breathy edge gives it a strong literary spark. Wren would pair well as a sibling style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Scout is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Scout
- Scout Taylor-Compton (born 1989)American actress and singer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Scout Finch, child narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird
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