Scotty

Scotty - A very unique male name

Scotty appeared on the charts for the first time in 1928 on position #1895. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Scotty and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Scotty? 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 Scotty. The baby boy name Scotty was given to 67 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1520 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 21,885 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Scotty peaked in popularity 55 years ago in 1971 on position 211.

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Scotty is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Scotty is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #551 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,453.

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 Scotty is where you live.

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Scotty origin and meaning

Diminutive of Scott (surname, 'a Scotsman')

Little Scot — a diminutive of Scott, the surname meaning 'a Scotsman'

Scotty is the affectionate diminutive of Scott, given independently since 1928 and peaking in 1971. The fact data shows a jump since 2020 — from very low numbers — consistent with the current taste for nickname names given in full.

Attested etymology

Scotty is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Scotty

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

Scott / Seth / Scot / Scottie / 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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Scotty

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 Scotty 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 Scotty?

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 · /ˈskɑːti/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Scottie — I respelling, now commoner in the data.

Famous bearers

• Scotty McCreery — American country singer who won American Idol (b. 1993) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Scotty for a friendly, boyish nickname name in the current retro style.

Worth knowing

• Some will assume Scott is the legal name, and Star Trek's Scotty is a permanent cultural reference.