Scottie Unisex

Popularity: #681 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SKOT-ee //ˈskɒti//

Origin: Scottish; English

Meaning: Scottish: from Scotland; English: descendant of the Scots

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Scottie is derived from the name Scott, which has its roots in the Old French term "escot," meaning "a Scotsman." This term itself traces back to the Latin "Scotus," referring to the Gaelic-speaking people of Scotland. The name entered the English language during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when French influence permeated English culture and language.

The evolution from "Scotus" to "Scott" reflects a linguistic transition through various forms, ultimately leading to the diminutive "Scottie." Historically, the name Scott gained prominence in the 14th century, particularly in Scotland, where it was associated with various clans and noble families. One notable figure is Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist and poet of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, whose works played a significant role in shaping Scottish identity and romanticism.

His influence helped solidify the name in literary and cultural contexts, contributing to its enduring legacy. The name also appears in various historical documents and records, emphasizing its longstanding presence in Scottish heritage.

Culturally, the name Scottie carries connotations of Scottish pride and heritage. It is often associated with qualities such as bravery and resilience, reflecting the historical narrative of Scotland and its people.

The diminutive form "Scottie" has been used affectionately, often evoking a sense of familiarity and warmth. Additionally, the name has been embraced in various cultural contexts, including sports and entertainment, where it has been used to symbolize loyalty and camaraderie.

Overall, the name Scottie encapsulates a rich historical and cultural tapestry that resonates with notions of identity and belonging.

Famous people named Scottie

In this section, you will find notable people named Scottie. 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 Scottie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Scottie Pippen is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Chicago Bulls, winning six NBA championships and being a seven-time NBA All-Star.

Scottie Thompson is an actor best known for his roles in The Blacklist, The Amazing Spider-Man, and The Last Ship.

Fictional characters named Scottie

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Scottie is a fictional character from the film franchise Star Trek. He is the chief engineer of the starship Enterprise, known for his technical expertise and catchphrase, 'I'm giving her all she's got, Captain!'.

Scottie is a fictional character from the novel and film The Great Gatsby. He is the narrator of the story, providing insight into the lives of the wealthy characters around him.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Scottie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Scottie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Scottie was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Scottie has ranked as high as #263 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Scottie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Scottie 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 Scottie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Scottie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,490 262 2,228
2024 1,692 173 1,519
2023 550 65 485
2022 338 45 293
2021 247 29 218
2020 187 21 166
2019 136 25 111
2018 106 32 74
2017 74 20 54
2016 80 27 53
2015 62 18 44
2014 38 18 20
2013 44 27 17
2012 34 23 11
2011 33 27 6
2010 30 24 6
2009 46 34 12
2008 43 36 7
2007 36 31 5
2006 42 36 6
2005 34 34 0
2004 40 32 8
2003 51 42 9
2002 53 47 6
2001 46 39 7
2000 70 57 13
1999 56 48 8
1998 81 69 12
1997 95 81 14
1996 111 98 13
1995 98 83 15
1994 127 114 13
1993 113 97 16
1992 130 117 13
1991 123 108 15
1990 128 111 17
1989 121 98 23
1988 104 91 13
1987 129 105 24
1986 131 114 17
1985 147 132 15
1984 147 131 16
1983 140 130 10
1982 220 198 22
1981 203 190 13
1980 244 229 15
1979 263 251 12
1978 238 227 11
1977 248 240 8
1976 278 278 0
1975 377 352 25
1974 398 377 21
1973 436 420 16
1972 454 435 19
1971 665 634 31
1970 430 405 25
1969 418 399 19
1968 407 393 14
1967 392 366 26
1966 411 395 16
1965 253 237 16
1964 261 235 26
1963 187 168 19
1962 207 176 31
1961 164 139 25
1960 142 123 19
1959 116 100 16
1958 123 94 29
1957 117 90 27
1956 79 62 17
1955 81 65 16
1954 89 70 19
1953 67 49 18
1952 75 48 27
1951 83 62 21
1950 55 39 16
1949 50 30 20
1948 59 40 19
1947 68 51 17
1946 50 32 18
1945 54 36 18
1944 42 27 15
1943 52 33 19
1942 53 29 24
1941 44 20 24
1940 53 31 22
1939 40 23 17
1938 36 23 13
1937 47 30 17
1936 39 26 13
1935 29 19 10
1934 26 9 17
1933 19 9 10
1932 37 20 17
1931 18 10 8
1930 22 13 9
1929 18 9 9
1928 27 15 12
1927 28 18 10
1926 20 7 13
1925 19 9 10
1924 21 10 11
1923 19 9 10
1922 27 17 10
1921 18 7 11
1920 19 9 10
1919 17 6 11
1918 16 7 9
1917 20 9 11
1916 16 5 11
1915 11 0 11
1914 18 6 12
1913 19 6 13
1912 7 0 7
1909 8 0 8
1907 6 0 6
1906 6 0 6
1905 6 0 6
1885 6 0 6

Top States for Scottie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 194
12%
UT 101
6%
CA 91
6%
GA 75
5%
FL 70
4%
NC 64
4%
OH 51
3%
IN 47
3%
MO 47
3%
AZ 46
3%
TN 43
3%
CO 42
3%
NY 42
3%
OK 41
3%
MI 40
3%
PA 39
2%
KS 38
2%
WA 38
2%
MN 38
2%
AL 34
2%
SC 33
2%
WI 30
2%
NE 30
2%
VA 29
2%
IL 29
2%
IA 27
2%
OR 24
2%
ID 23
1%
AR 23
1%
KY 19
1%
LA 19
1%
MS 17
1%
ND 16
1%
NV 16
1%
MT 15
1%
NJ 13
1%
MD 12
1%
MA 11
1%
WV 8
1%
SD 8
1%
AK 6
0%
NM 6
0%