Scot
Meaningfrom Scotland · English form of Scott
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #310 in 1970
6 babies were named Scot in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1940–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Scot you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Scot, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Scot would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryScot first shows up in US birth records in 1940, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 85 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1970, when it ranked #310. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowScot was 4.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- MeaningScot is an English form of Scott, which means “from Scotland”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Scot
Scot is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “from Scotland”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-cot”. US birth records list Scot for boys from 1940 to 2025, in 83 of those 86 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #310 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 9.3 | 106,952 boys |
| 1950s | 133 | 7,539 boys |
| 1960s | 275 | 3,643 boys |
| 1970s | 207 | 4,840 boys |
| 1980s | 65 | 15,389 boys |
| 1990s | 30 | 33,389 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,061 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 201,207 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 397,351 boys |
Other spellings of Scot
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Scot
What does the name Scot mean?
Scot means “from Scotland” in English, as a form of Scott.
What is the origin of the name Scot?
Scot has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Scot a boy or girl name?
Scot is a boy name.
How popular is the name Scot?
Scot ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1970 (#310).