Scott
skah-t
US Popularity:1201
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):English
Meaning:From Scotland, a Scotsman; From Ireland
A proud Scot indeed. There are no prizes for guessing that the gender-neutral name of Scott is of Scottish origins and means “from Scotland” or “a Scotsman.” With its ancient roots, the name may have also referred to someone from Ireland, still celebrating your little one's Celtic roots. Scott is undeniably rooted within Scottish heritage and is a fabulous choice for those who want their child to be more connected to their historical roots. Possibly one of the most famous Americans to bear this name includes Scott Bakula who starred in Quantum Leap and Star Trek Enterprise. So what are you waiting for? Beam me up, Scotty!
Famous People Named Scott
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Scott BaioActor
- Scott BakulaActor
- Scott DisickReality TV Star
- Scott EastwoodActor
- Scott JoplinComposer
- Scott KellyAstronaut
Scott Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Scott is currently #607 on The Bump
Boy:Scott is currently #438 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Scott is currently #351 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Scott is currently #1201 in U.S. births
Boy:Scott is currently #1211 in U.S. births
Girl:Scott is currently #23250 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2001
Gender:
Girl
#23250
in 2001
- 8201
from 1999
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, p. 521
Behind the Name, Scott, April 2022
Ancestry, Scott Family History
House of Names, Scott History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Scott
Online Etymology Dictionary, Scot, May 2023
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