Scot
- Pronunciation
- [Scot]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From Scotland: A Gael. Diminutive Of Scott.
- Origin
- English
Scot Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 13,715 baby boys have been named Scot. The name peaked in 1970 with 633 US births that year (rank #311). In 2024, ranked #13852 nationally — 13,541 places below its 1970 peak.
Top States for Scot
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Scot births are: California (1,339), Ohio (944), Illinois (844).
Other English-Origin Names Like Scot
If you like Scot's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
4-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Scot's exact length and starting letter: Saad, Saba, Safa, Sage, Sakr.
Quick Facts About Scot
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Compare Scot to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Scot against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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