An estimated 15,966 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 42 and 58 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.
Where is Scotty most common?
Scotty has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 5.3× more often than the national baseline.
1915Peak 19712025
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, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia (1971) and ran high in 15 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, 1971 · over-represented in 15 states over 3 years
