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Scott

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Scott was most popular in 1971, when 31,034 American babies were given the name — ranking #13 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,083, with 561 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 777,605 people named Scott.

Most popular in1971
Rank that year#13
Births that year31,034
Total since 1880777,605

Scott over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Scott’s peak in 1971. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "a Scot"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org