Scott
girl nameScott entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #957 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#957
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3403 |
| 1920s | #4570 |
| 1940s | #4553 |
| 1950s | #2550 |
| 1960s | #1336 |
| 1970s | #1322 |
| 1980s | #1929 |
| 1990s | #8433 |
| 2000s | #13521 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Scott are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Scott alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Scott in 2025?
- Scott is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Scott most popular?
- Scott peaked in 1971, reaching #957 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Scott with classmates?
- Scott will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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