Scotty

Scotty 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 93 boys in the United States.

Scotty at a glance

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

About the name Scotty

Scotty 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, Scotty first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #210 in 1971, and in 2024 93 babies received the name — 18,899 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Scotty in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#210 in 1971
Peak year
1971
Babies named Scotty in 2024
93
Total since 1880
18,899

Scotty in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Scotty in 2009
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Scotty mean?

The meaning of Scotty 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 Scotty a boy or girl name?

Scotty is a boy name. In 2024, 93 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Scotty?

Scotty comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Scotty?

Scotty first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #210 in 1971, and 93 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].