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How Many People Are Named Scott?
Estimated people named Scott living in the U.S. today
672,393
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 777,059
- Peak year: 1971 (31,035 births)
- Estimated living today: 672,393
Scott by age group — who carries the name today?
Scott popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Scott
Scott has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 777,059 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 672,393 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 508 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Scotts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Scott in the US?
An estimated 672,393 people named Scott are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Scott common — about 1 in 508 Americans.
Is Scott a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Scott is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Scott most popular?
Scott peaked in 1971, when 31,035 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Scott?
Scott ranks #54 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 32 out of 100 (higher means rarer).