Scotland
Every Scotland since 1975 — 996 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Scotland
Scotland is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,093 in 2025 with 90 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 996 American babies have been named Scotland — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Scotland stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Scotland 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 | 90 | #2,093 | 12 | #7,116 |
| 2024 | 88 | #2,171 | 15 | #6,137 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,971 | 6 | #12,015 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,268 | 10 | #8,202 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,996 | 7 | #10,596 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,670 | 6 | #11,787 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,989 | 6 | #11,902 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,835 | 11 | #7,535 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,565 | 7 | #10,586 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,839 | 9 | #8,693 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,572 | 11 | #7,436 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,168 | 12 | #6,984 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,524 | 8 | #9,512 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,122 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,446 | 5 | #13,994 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,705 | 6 | #11,940 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,705 | 11 | #7,609 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,421 | 8 | #9,710 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,201 | 6 | #12,109 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,252 | 10 | #7,901 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,089 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,932 | 5 | #12,904 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,412 | 8 | #8,492 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,063 | 9 | #7,529 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,648 | 9 | #7,419 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,683 | 5 | #11,828 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,698 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,048 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Scotland in 2025?
Scotland ranked #2,093 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 90 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Scotland?
996 babies have been named Scotland in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Scotland most popular?
Scotland peaked in 2024, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Scotland a boy or girl name?
Scotland is used for both: about 73% of babies named Scotland have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Scotland rising or falling?
Scotland is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.