Scotlyn
Every Scotlyn since 1996 — 1,385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Scotlyn
Scotlyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,412 in 2025 with 155 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,385 American babies have been named Scotlyn. Its peak came in 2024, when 163 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 Scotlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Scotlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 155 | #1,412 |
| 2024 | 163 | #1,388 |
| 2023 | 105 | #1,900 |
| 2022 | 88 | #2,171 |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,247 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,655 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,847 |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,674 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,294 |
| 2016 | 56 | #3,005 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,771 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,645 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,258 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,107 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,697 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,152 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,913 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,629 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,077 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,647 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,355 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,769 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,530 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,863 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,649 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,457 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Scotlyn in 2025?
Scotlyn ranked #1,412 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 155 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Scotlyn?
1,385 babies have been named Scotlyn in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Scotlyn most popular?
Scotlyn peaked in 2024, when 163 newborns received the name.
Is Scotlyn a boy or girl name?
Scotlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Scotlyn rising or falling?
Scotlyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.