Baby Name Popularity Profile

Scottie

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Scottie.

✦ From Scotland 🌍 English traditional
National Rank (2025) #909
All-Time Peak Rank #307 Achieved 1971
Total U.S. Births 11,157 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 15.9% Boy / 84.1% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1913 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1970s 634 births in 1971
💡 The Scottie Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From Scotland
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
Diminutive of the name Scott, which is derived from the Old English word 'Scottas' referring to a Gael from Ireland or Scotland.
Alternative Spellings
Scotty
Pronunciation: SKOT-ee
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Scottie

According to SSA data, Scottie achieved its highest historical rank of #307 in 1971. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1971 with 634 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1355.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 110 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Scottie across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +1355.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 634 births in 1971
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 12 yrs
Registry Streak 110 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 39
1920s: 110
1930s: 182
1940s: 329
1950s: 679
1960s: 2,631
1970s: 3,619
1980s: 1,418
1990s: 926
2000s: 388
2010s: 241
2020s: 595

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Sco-ttie
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Tennessee
Top States Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama
States with Data 30
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Tennessee #1162 917 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #799 717 1971 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #859 1,075 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 397 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #753 572 1971 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #661 414 1973 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 225 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #752 629 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #618 233 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #755 262 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #1068 314 1975 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #858 232 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #745 432 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #746 504 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #607 88 1974 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #764 149 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1184 182 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #794 210 1967 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 122 1975 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #462 25 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #466 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #1351 182 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 6 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #771 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1724 71 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1080 45 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #563 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 6 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #913 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #871 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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