Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From Scotland, A Scotsman, From
Pronunciation: skɑt, /skɑt/, S K AA T
Popularity Rank: #571
The name Scott is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'scoti' which means 'raider' or 'wanderer'. It is a common surname that has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
The name Scott is of Latin origin and means From Scotland, A Scotsman, From. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Scott is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: skɑt
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /skɑt/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S K AA T
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Scott is recorded 101,786 times globally, ranking it as the 571th most common name worldwide.
Scott is most prevalent in United States of America, with 55,343 occurrences, making it the 62th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Scott is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #62 | 1 : 33 |
| United Kingdom | #61 | 1 : 18 |
| Canada | #46 | 1 : 57 |
| Nigeria | #961 | 1 : 848 |
| South Africa | #2,022 | 1 : 2,430 |
| France | #2,332 | 1 : 1,842 |
| Ireland | #365 | 1 : 134 |
| Costa Rica | #454 | 1 : 249 |
| Netherlands | #1,380 | 1 : 719 |
| Italy | #3,939 | 1 : 3,048 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Scott from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 10, 2024 01:37 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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