How Many People Are Named Scott?
777,059
people in the United States are named Scott
1 in 431 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#70
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2320%
Of US population
Peak Year
1971
31,035 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Scottish
Pronunciation:
SKAHT (American English), SKAWT (British English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English and Scottish surname which referred to a person from Scotland or a person who spoke Scottish Gaelic. It is derived from Latin Scoti meaning "Gaelic speaker", with the ultimate origin uncertain.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 53.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
75,611
New York
60,507
Ohio
48,788
Illinois
48,270
Pennsylvania
47,999
Michigan
47,616
Wisconsin
30,333
Massachusetts
27,879
Minnesota
27,679
Texas
26,516
💡 Fun Facts About "Scott"
- 517 babies were named Scott in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1971
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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