Scot
4 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Scot was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,732 births recorded 1940–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1970 with 633 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Illinois, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
393 births recorded 1974–2014 · peaked in 1997 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
298 births recorded 1974–2010 · peaked in 1987 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
92 births recorded 1996–2014 · peaked in 1998 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1997–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Scot’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #4129 | — |
| 2005 | #5034 | ↓905 |
| 2006 | #4865 | ↑169 |
| 2007 | #4243 | ↑622 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↓1524 |
| 2009 | #5334 | ↑433 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↑287 |
| 2011 | #8767 | ↓3720 |
| 2012 | #7559 | ↑1208 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑533 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑719 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↓1184 |
| 2016 | #8816 | ↓1325 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓3430 |
| 2018 | #12156 | ↑90 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↑1353 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↑980 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↑902 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓3428 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑1654 |
Frequently asked questions about Scot
Is Scot a popular name?
Yes — Scot currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Scot more common for boys or girls?
Scot is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Scot most popular?
Scot peaked in 1970 in United States, with 633 recorded births that year.
Is Scot rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Scot’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2871 in 1940 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Scot?
At least 14,125 babies have been recorded with the name Scot across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Scot popular in more than one country?
Yes — Scot appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Scot?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Scot include Schuyler.
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