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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 53.0 years old

Young (<30) 47,391
6.1%
Adult (30–60) 492,180
63.3%
Senior (>60) 237,488
30.6%

📈 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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