Scout

Scout - A very unique male name

Scout appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #2809. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Scout and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Scout? 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 Scout. The baby boy name Scout was given to 73 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1465 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 20,086 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Scout peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1160.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Scout, 1-5?

Scout is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Scout is currently topping the baby name charts in Idaho at position #481 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,051.

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 Scout is where you live.

---

Comment and discuss

---

Scout origin and meaning

English word name

From scout — one sent ahead to gather information, from Old French escouter, to listen

Scout as a boy's name is a modern word name, entering the data in 1997. Its fame, though, is a girl's: Scout Finch, the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird, fixed the name in American culture in 1960, and most Scouts in fiction and celebrity use since have been girls. For boys it has risen recently to its best use, still very small.

Attested etymology

Scout is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

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

Similar to Scout

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

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

---

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 Scout

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 Scout 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 Scout?

1 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.

---

Pronunciation

SKOWT · /skaʊt/

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word name

Why parents choose it

Scout for a boy is adventurous and literary, deliberately borrowing a name culture mostly gives to girls. Parents choosing it for a son are usually after that outdoorsy, curious spirit.

Worth knowing

• The dominant association, Scout Finch, is a girl — expect people to assume a daughter.
• It is also a common dog's name, which some families mind and others don't.