An estimated 16,557 living Americans are named Scotty.
How rare is Scotty?
Scotty is uncommon among babies today, with 131 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 88.3% from its 1971 peak.
How old is the typical Scotty?
The median age of a living American named Scotty is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 43 and 59 years old.
Is Scotty still popular?
Yes — Scotty is currently rising in popularity, with 131 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1971
Decline from peak
88.3%
2025
131
All-time
19,030
Diaspora map
Scotty spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas (1965) and ran high in 15 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, 1965 · over-represented in 15 states over 6 years
