Scott Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSKOT / /skɒt/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: From Scotland; English: A person from Scotland
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Scott originated as a surname in Scotland, derived from the Old English word 'Scotti,' referring to the Gaelic people. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century. The name is often associated with Scottish heritage and identity. It has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and politics.
Trend Summary
The name Scott experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Scotty
- Scot
International Variants
- Scott (English)
- Scot (Scottish)
Famous people named Scott
Scott Fitzgerald: An American novelist known for his work 'The Great Gatsby.'.
Scott Bakula: An American actor best known for his role in the television series 'Quantum Leap.'.
Scott Eastwood: An American actor and model, recognized for his roles in films such as 'The Longest Ride.'.
Scott McCall: A fictional character from the television series 'Teen Wolf,' portrayed by Tyler Posey.
Fictional characters named Scott
Scott Pilgrim: The main character in the graphic novel series and film 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.'.
Scott Summers: Also known as Cyclops, a character in the 'X-Men' comic series and films.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Scott (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 39 | |
TX | 38 | |
NY | 30 | |
FL | 29 | |
PA | 28 | |
OH | 23 | |
MI | 23 | |
NC | 18 | |
VA | 18 | |
IL | 16 | |
UT | 16 | |
MA | 15 | |
GA | 15 | |
WA | 12 | |
MN | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 60 |
1881 | 51 |
1882 | 48 |
1883 | 47 |
1884 | 56 |
1885 | 52 |
1886 | 42 |
1887 | 38 |
1888 | 44 |
1889 | 46 |
1890 | 40 |
1891 | 35 |
1892 | 49 |
1893 | 36 |
1894 | 47 |
1895 | 43 |
1896 | 31 |
1897 | 44 |
1898 | 30 |
1899 | 25 |
1900 | 39 |
1901 | 28 |
1902 | 36 |
1903 | 24 |
1904 | 35 |
1905 | 28 |
1906 | 38 |
1907 | 40 |
1908 | 41 |
1909 | 39 |
1910 | 49 |
1911 | 61 |
1912 | 96 |
1913 | 116 |
1914 | 138 |
1915 | 157 |
1916 | 147 |
1917 | 170 |
1918 | 161 |
1919 | 189 |
1920 | 192 |
1921 | 204 |
1922 | 199 |
1923 | 210 |
1924 | 206 |
1925 | 184 |
1926 | 185 |
1927 | 176 |
1928 | 188 |
1929 | 164 |
1930 | 145 |
1931 | 139 |
1932 | 173 |
1933 | 168 |
1934 | 171 |
1935 | 209 |
1936 | 218 |
1937 | 218 |
1938 | 259 |
1939 | 276 |
1940 | 338 |
1941 | 402 |
1942 | 519 |
1943 | 540 |
1944 | 610 |
1945 | 848 |
1946 | 1,522 |
1947 | 2,029 |
1948 | 2,299 |
1949 | 3,055 |
1950 | 4,268 |
1951 | 5,381 |
1952 | 6,538 |
1953 | 7,489 |
1954 | 9,457 |
1955 | 10,782 |
1956 | 13,214 |
1957 | 15,749 |
1958 | 19,178 |
1959 | 19,765 |
1960 | 21,593 |
1961 | 23,941 |
1962 | 30,699 |
1963 | 30,401 |
1964 | 28,504 |
1965 | 25,436 |
1966 | 26,036 |
1967 | 25,534 |
1968 | 26,024 |
1969 | 28,655 |
1970 | 28,572 |
1971 | 30,902 |
1972 | 22,840 |
1973 | 18,981 |
1974 | 18,031 |
1975 | 17,310 |
1976 | 15,719 |
1977 | 14,207 |
1978 | 13,540 |
1979 | 14,441 |
1980 | 13,298 |
1981 | 12,721 |
1982 | 12,199 |
1983 | 10,847 |
1984 | 10,575 |
1985 | 10,146 |
1986 | 9,966 |
1987 | 10,193 |
1988 | 9,354 |
1989 | 8,850 |
1990 | 8,086 |
1991 | 7,113 |
1992 | 6,448 |
1993 | 5,577 |
1994 | 4,914 |
1995 | 4,083 |
1996 | 3,672 |
1997 | 3,344 |
1998 | 3,062 |
1999 | 2,720 |
2000 | 2,457 |
2001 | 2,296 |
2002 | 2,028 |
2003 | 1,771 |
2004 | 1,640 |
2005 | 1,474 |
2006 | 1,365 |
2007 | 1,252 |
2008 | 1,034 |
2009 | 920 |
2010 | 872 |
2011 | 804 |
2012 | 778 |
2013 | 685 |
2014 | 727 |
2015 | 667 |
2016 | 658 |
2017 | 606 |
2018 | 548 |
2019 | 544 |
2020 | 495 |
2021 | 457 |
2022 | 486 |
2023 | 473 |
2024 | 517 |