Scotty
Scotty: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Scotty
- A diminutive of the male given name Scott.
Etymology
From Scott + -y.
How popular is Scotty?
Since 1880, 359 girls and 19,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Scotty (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3466 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #210 in 1971. In 2025, 159 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Scotty
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Scotty FAQ
What does the name Scotty mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Scott. From Scott + -y.
How popular is the name Scotty?
Since 1880, 359 girls and 19,030 boys in the U.S. have been named Scotty (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3466 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #210 in 1971. In 2025, 159 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Scotty a boy or girl name?
Scotty is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 359 girls and 19,030 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.