Scot

Scot is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Scot at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Scot

Scot belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Scot first appears in Social Security records in 1940. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #311 in 1970, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 13,715 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Scot in US records

First recorded (US)
1940
Best US rank
#311 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Scot in 2024
5
Total since 1880
13,715

Scot in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1188 in 1998
Babies named Scot in 2014
3
Total since 1996
92

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Scot mean?

The meaning of Scot is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Scot a boy or girl name?

Scot is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Scot?

Scot comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Scot?

Scot first appears in US records in 1940. Its best-ever ranking was #311 in 1970, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].