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Scotland Unisex

Popularity: #863 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSKOT-lənd / /ˈskɒt.lənd/

Scottish; English

Meaning

from Scotland (Scottish); land of the Scots (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Scotland is derived from the Latin 'Scotia', which referred to the land of the Scots, a Celtic people. In Scottish culture, it symbolizes national identity and heritage. The name has also been adopted in English contexts, reflecting the historical ties between Scotland and England.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Scotty
  • Scotlyn

International Variants

  • Écosse (French)
  • Escocia (Spanish)

Famous people named Scotland

Scotland — historical figure.

Scotland — cultural icon.

Fictional characters named Scotland

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Scotland was first seen in the United States in 2000. Scotland has ranked as high as #1273 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Scotland has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Scotland (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 9
23%
NC 7
18%
MO 6
15%
TX 6
15%
UT 6
15%
OH 5
13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20006
200112
20026
20036
20047
20056
20069
20077
20089
20095
20107
20116
201210
201332
201436
201531
201640
201731
201839
201937
202041
202156
202250
202357
202487