Scout
Every Scout since 1992 — 7,221 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Scout
Scout is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #997 in 2025 with 254 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 7,221 American babies have been named Scout — about 71% girls and 29% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 620 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 Scout stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Scout 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 | 254 | #997 | 131 | #1,400 |
| 2024 | 287 | #925 | 122 | #1,486 |
| 2023 | 336 | #822 | 142 | #1,339 |
| 2022 | 425 | #691 | 195 | #1,101 |
| 2021 | 333 | #831 | 119 | #1,500 |
| 2020 | 309 | #872 | 83 | #1,813 |
| 2019 | 246 | #1,044 | 81 | #1,866 |
| 2018 | 274 | #965 | 82 | #1,852 |
| 2017 | 256 | #1,015 | 76 | #1,913 |
| 2016 | 234 | #1,099 | 83 | #1,825 |
| 2015 | 235 | #1,105 | 67 | #2,104 |
| 2014 | 209 | #1,178 | 56 | #2,340 |
| 2013 | 169 | #1,380 | 67 | #2,040 |
| 2012 | 142 | #1,551 | 69 | #2,030 |
| 2011 | 185 | #1,286 | 52 | #2,433 |
| 2010 | 148 | #1,519 | 60 | #2,206 |
| 2009 | 105 | #1,988 | 56 | #2,345 |
| 2008 | 105 | #2,000 | 58 | #2,287 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,926 | 45 | #2,712 |
| 2006 | 101 | #1,986 | 36 | #3,076 |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,202 | 40 | #2,747 |
| 2004 | 85 | #2,134 | 43 | #2,564 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,392 | 43 | #2,461 |
| 2002 | 65 | #2,462 | 46 | #2,286 |
| 2001 | 45 | #3,134 | 41 | #2,422 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,209 | 28 | #3,138 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,782 | 22 | #3,174 |
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Famous people named Scout
- Scout Taylor-Compton Actor · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Scout in 2025?
Scout ranked #997 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 254 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Scout?
7,221 babies have been named Scout in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Scout most popular?
Scout peaked in 2022, when 620 newborns received the name.
Is Scout a boy or girl name?
Scout is used for both: about 71% of babies named Scout have been girls and 29% boys.
Is the name Scout rising or falling?
Scout is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Scout?
Well-known people named Scout include Scout Taylor-Compton (actor).