Scott Boy

Popularity: #490 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SKOT //skɒt//

Origin: Scottish; English

Meaning: Scottish: From Scotland; English: A person from Scotland

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Scott has its roots in the Old English term "Scotti," which referred to the Gaelic-speaking people of Ireland and later to the Scots of Scotland. This term likely derives from the Latin "Scotus," meaning "a Gael" or "a Scot," which was used by the Romans to describe the tribes inhabiting the region.

The name entered the English language during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when it began to be used as a surname before evolving into a given name. Historically, the name Scott gained prominence in the 14th century, particularly in Scotland, where it was associated with various noble families.

Notably, the name is linked to the Scottish poet Sir Walter Scott, who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and is celebrated for his contributions to literature, including works such as "Ivanhoe" and "Rob Roy." His literary legacy helped to solidify the name's cultural significance, particularly in the context of Scottish identity and heritage. Culturally, the name Scott has been associated with qualities such as bravery and loyalty, reflecting the historical characteristics attributed to the Scots.

The name has also been embraced in various forms of art and literature, further embedding it within cultural narratives. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Scotty have emerged, often used affectionately or informally.

Overall, the name Scott carries a rich historical and cultural resonance, reflecting its origins and the enduring legacy of the Scottish people.

Famous people named Scott

In this section, you will find notable people named Scott. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Scott who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Scott who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Scott Bakula is an actor best known for Quantum Leap, Star Trek: Enterprise, and NCIS: New Orleans.

Scott Eastwood is an actor best known for The Longest Ride, Fury, and Pacific Rim: Uprising.

Scott Foley is an actor best known for Felicity, Scandal, and The Unit.

Scott Glenn is an actor best known for The Right Stuff, The Hunt for Red October, and The Bourne Ultimatum.

Scott Wolf is an actor best known for Party of Five, Everwood, and The Nine.

Scott Caan is an actor best known for Hawaii Five-0, Ocean's Eleven, and Varsity Blues.

Scott Adsit is an actor and comedian best known for 30 Rock, Big Hero 6, and Moral Orel.

Scott McCall is a fictional character best known as the protagonist in the TV series Teen Wolf.

Scott Weiland was a musician best known as the lead vocalist for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.

Scott Speedman is an actor best known for Felicity, Underworld, and Animal Kingdom.

Fictional characters named Scott

The following list of fictional characters named Scott is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Scott Pilgrim is a fictional character from the graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim. He is a slacker and aspiring musician who must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes to win her heart.

Scott Summers is a fictional character from the comic book series X-Men. He is one of the original X-Men and serves as the team's leader, known for his ability to shoot powerful optic blasts.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Scott was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Scott has ranked as high as #13 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Scott has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Scott is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Scott was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Scott (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
CA 39
9%
TX 38
8%
NY 30
7%
FL 29
6%
PA 28
6%
OH 23
5%
MI 23
5%
VA 18
4%
NC 18
4%
IL 16
4%
UT 16
4%
MA 15
3%
GA 15
3%
WA 12
3%
LA 11
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Scott.

YearBirths
2024517
2023473
2022486
2021457
2020495
2019544
2018548
2017606
2016658
2015667
2014727
2013685
2012778
2011804
2010872
2009920
20081,034
20071,252
20061,365
20051,474
20041,640
20031,771
20022,028
20012,296
20002,457
19992,720
19983,062
19973,344
19963,672
19954,083
19944,914
19935,577
19926,448
19917,113
19908,086
19898,850
19889,354
198710,193
19869,966
198510,146
198410,575
198310,847
198212,199
198112,721
198013,298
197914,441
197813,540
197714,207
197615,719
197517,310
197418,031
197318,981
197222,840
197130,902
197028,572
196928,655
196826,024
196725,534
196626,036
196525,436
196428,504
196330,401
196230,699
196123,941
196021,593
195919,765
195819,178
195715,749
195613,214
195510,782
19549,457
19537,489
19526,538
19515,381
19504,268
19493,055
19482,299
19472,029
19461,522
1945848
1944610
1943540
1942519
1941402
1940338
1939276
1938259
1937218
1936218
1935209
1934171
1933168
1932173
1931139
1930145
1929164
1928188
1927176
1926185
1925184
1924206
1923210
1922199
1921204
1920192
1919189
1918161
1917170
1916147
1915157
1914138
1913116
191296
191161
191049
190939
190841
190740
190638
190528
190435
190324
190236
190128
190039
189925
189830
189744
189631
189543
189447
189336
189249
189135
189040
188946
188844
188738
188642
188552
188456
188347
188248
188151
188060