Name meaning & stats
Scott
Scott (English origin). 771,210 US babies since 1940, peak 1971. Notable Scotts are 1.3× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
Transferred from the surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1971
771,210 US babies were named Scott between 1940 and 2025.
Where Scotts end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.3× | High · 228 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 197 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 159 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 0.9× | High · 148 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Scotts show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Scott has a surprise career: 1.9×
Spelling family
Scott is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1971)