How Many People Are Named Scottie?
Complete statistics for the name Scottie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Scottie is a very rare name for boys, with only 13,400 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 24,626 Americans. It's a modern, newer-generation name that's currently on the rise, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 15,482 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Scottie Through the Generations
Scottie has seen a steady increase in usage over recent years, reaching its peak in 2024 with 1,690 births. The name's current demographic shows a fairly even distribution across different age groups, with 28% under 30, 51% aged between 30 and 60, and 21% over 60. This suggests that while Scottie is gaining traction among younger parents, it's also being embraced by those who grew up with less common names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Scottie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Scottie
How Many People Have the Name Scottie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,400 people in the United States currently share the name Scottie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,626 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Scottie a Common or Rare Name?
Scottie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Scottie Mean?
Scottie means "creative variant of Scott" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Scottie in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female.
When Was Scottie Most Popular?
The name Scottie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,690 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Scottie?
Approximately 13,400 people named Scottie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,482. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,626 Americans.
Is Scottie a rare name?
Scottie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,626 Americans has this name.
What does the name Scottie mean?
Scottie means "creative variant of Scott" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Scottie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Scottie are male and 31% are female.
When was Scottie most popular?
Scottie peaked in 2024 with 1,690 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.