Scott
Gender: Boy
Meaning: From Scotland, Scottish person, wanderer
Origin: English/Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #534 in 2025 with 561 babies born.
History: Scott peaked in the 1970s-80s as one of America's quintessential names. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote 'The Great Gatsby' — the great American novel about ambition and illusion. Scott Joplin invented ragtime. Ridley Scott directed Alien and Gladiator. Scott represents American creativity across literature, music, and cinema.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Scott? About 1 in 5,933 babies born in 2025 were named Scott, or roughly 1.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Scott
What does the name Scott mean?
Scott means “From Scotland, Scottish person, wanderer” from English/Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Scott?
Scott has English/Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “From Scotland, Scottish person, wanderer”.
How popular is Scott?
Scott ranked #534 in 2025 — given to 561 babies that year.
When was Scott most popular?
Scott peaked in 1971 with 30,902 babies registered that year.
Is Scott a boy or girl name?
Scott is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Scotts in registered births are male.
Is the name Scott rising or falling in popularity?
Scott has risen 31 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #565 in 2020 to #534 in 2025.
How long has Scott been recorded?
Scott appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.