Scot
Inherited from Middle English Scot, from Old English Sċottas (“people from Ireland, Irishmen”), from Late Latin Scōttī (see Scōtī for more).
Every Scot since 1940 — 13,732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Scot
Scot is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,771 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 13,732 American babies have been named Scot. Its peak came in 1970, when 633 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Scot stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Scot year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,771 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,903 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,601 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,664 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,901 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,767 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,912 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,526 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,942 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,568 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,467 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,038 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,455 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,209 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,510 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #6,010 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,348 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #5,033 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,239 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,241 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,955 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,763 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,600 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,137 |
| 1995 | — | — | 47 | #1,860 |
| 1990 | — | — | 84 | #1,195 |
| 1985 | — | — | 102 | #900 |
| 1980 | — | — | 138 | #748 |
| 1975 | — | — | 331 | #434 |
| 1970 | — | — | 633 | #311 |
| 1965 | — | — | 515 | #333 |
| 1960 | — | — | 501 | #348 |
| 1955 | — | — | 270 | #452 |
| 1950 | — | — | 58 | #902 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,376 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,092 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scot mean?
Inherited from Middle English Scot, from Old English Sċottas (“people from Ireland, Irishmen”), from Late Latin Scōttī (see Scōtī for more).
How popular is the name Scot in 2025?
Scot ranked #11,771 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Scot?
13,732 babies have been named Scot in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Scot most popular?
Scot peaked in 1970, when 633 newborns received the name.
Is Scot a boy or girl name?
Scot is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Scot rising or falling?
Scot is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.