Scotty
boy name#1393 in 2025Scotty entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #210 in 1971, ranks #1393 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1915–2025
#1393
rank today
#210
peak (1971)
131
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3527 |
| 1920s | #2768 |
| 1930s | #1337 |
| 1940s | #799 |
| 1950s | #588 |
| 1960s | #378 |
| 1970s | #318 |
| 1980s | #523 |
| 1990s | #1077 |
| 2000s | #2020 |
| 2010s | #2962 |
| 2020s | #2335 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Scotty has been most popular in TX, UT, FL.
Living bearers
About 16,500 people named Scotty are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Scotty 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 Scotty in 2025?
- Scotty ranks #1393 among US boy names in 2025, with 131 babies given the name.
- When was the name Scotty most popular?
- Scotty peaked in 1971, reaching #210 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Scotty with classmates?
- Scotty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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