Scotty Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSKOT-ee / ˈskɒtiScottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: From Scotland; English: Diminutive of Scott
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Scotty is derived from the name Scott, which has Scottish origins. It was originally used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name Scott itself is derived from the Old English 'Scotti,' referring to the Gaels of Scotland. Scotty is often used as a diminutive or affectionate form of Scott.
Trend Summary
Scotty has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Scottie
- Scotty
International Variants
- Scot (English)
- Scott (English)
Famous people named Scotty
Scotty McCreery is an American country music singer who gained fame as the winner of 'American Idol' in 2011.
Scotty Cameron is a renowned American golf club designer known for his high-quality putters.
Scotty Pippen is a former professional basketball player who played a key role in the Chicago Bulls' six NBA championships.
Scotty Bowers was an American author and former male escort known for his memoir detailing Hollywood's sexual history.
Fictional characters named Scotty
Scotty is a character in the 'Star Trek' franchise, serving as the chief engineer aboard the USS Enterprise.
Scotty Smalls is the main character in the film 'The Sandlot,' who learns about friendship and baseball during a summer in the 1960s.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Scotty was first seen in the United States in 1915. Scotty has ranked as high as #445 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Scotty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Scotty (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
MO | 9 | |
TX | 9 | |
UT | 6 | |
KY | 6 | |
OK | 5 | |
CA | 5 | |
IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1915 | 5 |
1916 | 7 |
1918 | 7 |
1919 | 6 |
1920 | 8 |
1921 | 8 |
1922 | 13 |
1923 | 13 |
1924 | 8 |
1925 | 10 |
1926 | 9 |
1927 | 9 |
1928 | 14 |
1929 | 10 |
1930 | 13 |
1931 | 17 |
1932 | 20 |
1933 | 25 |
1934 | 24 |
1935 | 33 |
1936 | 38 |
1937 | 37 |
1938 | 43 |
1939 | 45 |
1940 | 58 |
1941 | 80 |
1942 | 48 |
1943 | 50 |
1944 | 56 |
1945 | 60 |
1946 | 83 |
1947 | 88 |
1948 | 77 |
1949 | 90 |
1950 | 120 |
1951 | 122 |
1952 | 120 |
1953 | 140 |
1954 | 142 |
1955 | 165 |
1956 | 176 |
1957 | 180 |
1958 | 238 |
1959 | 228 |
1960 | 284 |
1961 | 305 |
1962 | 380 |
1963 | 372 |
1964 | 419 |
1965 | 433 |
1966 | 525 |
1967 | 572 |
1968 | 585 |
1969 | 607 |
1970 | 574 |
1971 | 1,118 |
1972 | 757 |
1973 | 694 |
1974 | 605 |
1975 | 563 |
1976 | 447 |
1977 | 416 |
1978 | 386 |
1979 | 515 |
1980 | 446 |
1981 | 419 |
1982 | 415 |
1983 | 312 |
1984 | 275 |
1985 | 284 |
1986 | 260 |
1987 | 227 |
1988 | 212 |
1989 | 183 |
1990 | 197 |
1991 | 151 |
1992 | 184 |
1993 | 171 |
1994 | 123 |
1995 | 117 |
1996 | 92 |
1997 | 67 |
1998 | 86 |
1999 | 77 |
2000 | 76 |
2001 | 65 |
2002 | 65 |
2003 | 61 |
2004 | 57 |
2005 | 54 |
2006 | 58 |
2007 | 55 |
2008 | 62 |
2009 | 59 |
2010 | 39 |
2011 | 50 |
2012 | 52 |
2013 | 35 |
2014 | 34 |
2015 | 40 |
2016 | 39 |
2017 | 38 |
2018 | 33 |
2019 | 39 |
2020 | 36 |
2021 | 42 |
2022 | 48 |
2023 | 71 |
2024 | 93 |