Scottie

Scottie - A very unique male name

Scottie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1927 on position #1906. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Scottie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Scottie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Scottie. The baby boy name Scottie was given to 224 baby boys in 2025, ranking #881 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,546 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Scottie peaked in popularity 55 years ago in 1971 on position 304.

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Scottie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Scottie is currently topping the baby name charts in Kansas at position #462 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,724.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Scottie is where you live.

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Scottie origin and meaning

English diminutive of Scott

The diminutive of Scott — the surname and name meaning 'a Scotsman', from the Latin name for the Irish-Scottish people, Scoti

Scottie is Scott softened into a nickname and then promoted to a full name, in the long tradition of Scottish diminutives. It has lately had headline bearers in American golf and basketball, and its numbers are rising — helped by the general turn toward nickname names for boys.

Attested etymology

Scottie is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Scottie, pop culture references for the name Scottie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Scottie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Scottie, sorted by popularity.

Scott / Seth / Scotty / Scot / Syed / Shad / Said / Saad / Sixto / Scout /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Scottie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Scottie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Scottie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SKOT-ee · /ˈskɑti/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Scotty — The y spelling of the same diminutive
• Scott — The full name Scottie diminishes — a separate, established name

Famous bearers

• Scottie Scheffler — Golfer, winner of multiple major championships (b. 1996) Contemporary
• Scottie Pippen — Basketball Hall of Famer with the Chicago Bulls — born Scotty Pippen, but universally known as Scottie (b. 1965) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Scottie has a sporty, cheerful energy — a nickname name with two star athletes currently carrying it at the highest level.

Worth knowing

• Many will treat it as a nickname and write Scott on formal documents
• The Scottie dog (Scottish terrier) is a charming or annoying association, depending on taste