Scott
Peaked at #10 nationally in 1971, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Scott has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Scott — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#965
in 1971
Last ranked
#14990
in 2001
Years tracked
58
1913–2001
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Scott reached its peak popularity for girls in 1971, ranking #965 nationally with 133 babies given the name that year.
Scott hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2001, when it stood at #14990.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #14,990 | 6 |
| 1999 | #9,352 | 10 |
| 1997 | #10,620 | 8 |
| 1996 | #10,355 | 8 |
| 1995 | #15,291 | 5 |
| 1994 | #15,280 | 5 |
| 1993 | #4,354 | 24 |
| 1992 | #7,945 | 11 |
Scott — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#10
in 1971
Current rank
#565
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Scott reached its peak popularity for boys in 1971, ranking #10 nationally with 30,902 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #423 (2014) to #565 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Scott ranks #565 nationally for boys, with 517 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #565 | 517 |
| 2023 | #601 | 473 |
| 2022 | #589 | 486 |
| 2021 | #609 | 457 |
| 2020 | #566 | 495 |
| 2019 | #524 | 544 |
| 2018 | #519 | 548 |
| 2017 | #483 | 606 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Scott most popular?
Scott was most popular in 1971, when it ranked #10 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Scott becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Scott?
At least 777,059 babies have been recorded with the name Scott in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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