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Scott

male

Meaning

"From Scotland"

Originally an ethnonym and surname indicating a person from Scotland, it later became a given name in English-speaking contexts.

Popularity History of Scott

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#565Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#565

Scott was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+36

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Scott Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Scott.

1 ideas
Scotty
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Scott

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Scottish
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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