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Scotty

Recorded 1915–2025 · United States

Scotty was most popular in 1971, when 1,133 American babies were given the name — ranking #470 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,593, with 159 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 19,389 people named Scotty.

Most popular in1971
Rank that year#470
Births that year1,133
Total since 188019,389

Scotty over time

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

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