Scottie
A unisex given name, diminutive of Scott.
Every Scottie since 1885 — 17,974 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Scottie
Scottie is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #909 in 2025 with 262 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 17,974 American babies have been named Scottie — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,490 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 Scottie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Scottie 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 | 2,228 | #126 | 262 | #909 |
| 2024 | 1,519 | #202 | 173 | #1,192 |
| 2023 | 485 | #616 | 65 | #2,216 |
| 2022 | 293 | #925 | 45 | #2,864 |
| 2021 | 218 | #1,132 | 29 | #3,803 |
| 2020 | 166 | #1,331 | 21 | #4,676 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,841 | 25 | #4,213 |
| 2018 | 74 | #2,433 | 32 | #3,507 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,045 | 20 | #4,905 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,132 | 27 | #3,970 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,586 | 18 | #5,253 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,407 | 18 | #5,225 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,325 | 27 | #3,843 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,323 | 23 | #4,364 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,447 | 27 | #3,875 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,631 | 24 | #4,214 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,881 | 34 | #3,320 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,119 | 36 | #3,210 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20,025 | 31 | #3,496 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,765 | 36 | #3,075 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34 | #3,078 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,547 | 32 | #3,143 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,170 | 42 | #2,499 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,064 | 47 | #2,244 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,215 | 39 | #2,518 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,958 | 57 | #1,870 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,198 | 83 | #1,295 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,489 | 111 | #1,007 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,036 | 132 | #774 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,925 | 229 | #572 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,943 | 352 | #412 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,838 | 405 | #401 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,240 | 237 | #497 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,888 | 123 | #708 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,948 | 65 | #929 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,644 | 39 | #1,165 |
| 1945 | 18 | #2,048 | 36 | #1,101 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,735 | 31 | #1,225 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,902 | 19 | #1,646 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,303 | 13 | #2,277 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,329 | 9 | #3,115 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,309 | 9 | #3,174 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,667 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,897 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #1,030 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Scottie
- Scottie Pippen Basketball player · b. 1965
- Scottie Thompson Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scottie mean?
A unisex given name, diminutive of Scott.
How popular is the name Scottie in 2025?
Scottie ranked #909 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 262 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Scottie?
17,974 babies have been named Scottie in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Scottie most popular?
Scottie peaked in 2025, when 2,490 newborns received the name.
Is Scottie a boy or girl name?
Scottie is used for both: about 38% of babies named Scottie have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Scottie rising or falling?
Scottie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Scottie?
Well-known people named Scottie include Scottie Pippen (basketball player), Scottie Thompson (actor).