Scot
Pronunciation: [ sk-AHT ]
Scot is a boy baby name. Ranked #30,573 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Scot first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 13,564 babies have been named Scot in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Scot is past its peak , currently ranked #30,573 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,573
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Scot is also used as a girl name, ranked #37901.
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About the Name Scot
Scot is a boy name .
Is Scot a boy or girl name? Scot is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,573 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,901. Scot is more commonly used as a boy name.
Scot is currently ranked #30,573 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Scot include Scott, Scottie, Scout, Scotty . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis