How Common is the First Name Scott?
We estimate that there are 662,223 people named Scott who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Scott is the 35th most common for men, and the 53rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Scott?
The average person named Scott is 52.28 years old.
Is Scott a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
561 people named Scott were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 534th most popular name for boys, and the 1,083rd most popular overall.
The popularity of Scott peaked in 1971, when it was the 10th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Scott a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Scott is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Scott are male.
Popularity of Scott in England
In 2020, Scott was the 769th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.