Is Scot a boy's or girl's name?

Scot is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 11 recorded births.

When was Scot most popular?

Scot reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 633 births that year. It is currently ranked #13852 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Scot?

Scot is currently ranked #13852 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 13,715 babies since 1940.

Scot

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining

#13852▼ 4262in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A person born in or native to Scotland.

Scot is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the Old English Scottas referring to the Gaelic-speaking people from Ireland who settled Scotland, meaning 'Scotsman' or 'Irishman' in the original usage. As a given name, the single-t spelling distinguishes it from the geographical/nationality term.

Clean and direct, Scot is a name that declares heritage without elaboration — for families with Scottish roots who want the identity to be right there in the name.

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Popularity Over Time

Scot was #4241 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13852, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Scot
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	20	#11368	▼
2010s	94	#9377	▼
2000s	207	#4483	▼
1990s	587	#1702	▼
1980s	1,193	#852	▼
1970s	3,450	#468	▼
1960s	5,244	#337	▲
1950s	2,769	#544	▲
1940s	151	#2294	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(82 years, 1940–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Scot
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	5	#13852	-3 (-37.5%)
2023	8	#9590	+1 (14.3%)
2022	7	#10662	+1 (16.7%)
2019	6	#11899	+1 (20.0%)
2018	5	#13760	0
2017	5	#13908	-3 (-37.5%)
2016	8	#9525	-2 (-20.0%)
2015	10	#7941	-3 (-23.1%)
2014	13	#6566	+2 (18.2%)
2013	11	#7467	+1 (10.0%)
2012	10	#8038	+2 (25.0%)
2011	8	#9454	-10 (-55.6%)
2010	18	#5208	+1 (5.9%)
2009	17	#5509	+2 (13.3%)
2008	15	#6009	-8 (-34.8%)
2007	23	#4347	+5 (27.8%)
2006	18	#5033	+2 (12.5%)
2005	16	#5239	-5 (-23.8%)
2004	21	#4241	-1 (-4.5%)
2003	22	#3955	-1 (-4.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Scot as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Scot has also been given to 11 girls in the U.S. since 1959.

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Current rank

Total births

1969

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Scot be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Scot is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #13852. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1940–2024) · Methodology