Scotland Unisex
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
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Variants
- Scotty
- Scotlyn
International Variants
- Écosse (French)
- Escocia (Spanish)
Famous people named Scotland
Scotland — historical figure.
Scotland — cultural icon.
Fictional characters named Scotland
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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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 9 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| UT | 6 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 87 |