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Scotland

♂ Boy

Pronounced SKOT-lənd /ˈskɑt.lənd/High

Meaning: From the place-name Scotland — 'the land of the Scots' (the Gaels), from Old English Scottas, 'the Scots/Gaels', plus landLow

In 30 seconds: The land of the Scots: Scotland is a place-name — 'the land of the Gaels'. Bold, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the place-name Scotland — 'the land of the Scots' (the Gaels), from Old English Scottas, 'the Scots/Gaels', plus land
U.S. rank (2025)#7116 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Scotland comes from the place-name Scotland — 'the land of the Scots' (originally a name for the Gaels), from Old English Scottas, 'the Scots/Gaels', plus land. A bold, distinguished modern place-name (it is also a surname; nickname Scot).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-land-of-the-Scots at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Scotland means 'the land of the Scots' (the Gaels) — the northern nation of Britain — a bold, distinguished place-name (the surname/given name; said 'SKOT-lənd').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Scotland — place-name etymology

Variations

ScottyScott

Nicknames

Scot

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Scotland mean?

Scotland is a place-name, 'the land of the Scots' (the Gaels).

How do you pronounce Scotland?

It's said SKOT-lənd /ˈskɑt.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Scotland a boy or girl name?

Scotland is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Scotland?

Scotland is a rare name in the U.S.

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