Scout

Scout is a unisex 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 407 babies in the United States.

Scout at a glance

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

About the name Scout

Scout 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, Scout first appears in Social Security records in 1992 and has been given to 6,831 babies since 1880, including 407 in 2024.

Scout in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Babies named Scout in 2024
407
Total since 1880
6,831

Scout in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Scout in 2025
19
Total since 1996
351

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Scout mean?

The meaning of Scout 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 Scout a boy or girl name?

Scout is a unisex name. In 2024, 407 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Scout?

Scout comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Scout?

Scout is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1992 and has been given to 6,831 babies since 1880.

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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].