Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Scott
Endangered
Down 98.2% from peak
Peak era
1971
Peak births
30,901
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
1880Peak 19712025
Quick answers about Scott
How many people are named Scott?
An estimated 672,083 living Americans are named Scott.
How rare is Scott?
Scott is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 561 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.2% from its 1971 peak.
How old is the typical Scott?
The median age of a living American named Scott is approximately 56 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 63 years old.
Is Scott still popular?
No. Scott is endangered as a baby name, down 98.2% from its 1971 peak with 561 births in 2025.
Peak year
1971
Decline from peak
98.2%
2025
561
All-time
774,997