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Scotland

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Pronounced SKAHT-luhnd /ˈskɑt.lənd/Medium

Meaning: Land of the ScotsMedium

In 30 seconds: Scotland is an English girl's name taken straight from the country, meaning land of the Scots.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLand of the Scots
U.S. rank (2024)#2181 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births87 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 633

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002024

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

History & Origin

As a given name, Scotland borrows the place name whose meaning is simply the land of the Scots. It belongs to the small group of names drawn directly from nations and regions, used for the bold, geographic feel of the word itself.

A cluster of softer spellings, Scotlyn, Scotlynn, Scotlin, Scottlyn, and Scottlynn, reshape the country name with the -lyn(n) ending, trading the firm -land close for something more lyrical.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Scotland is 'land of the Scots', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Scotland — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ScotlynScotlynnScotlinScottlynScottlynn

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Scotlynn— the listed variant that swaps -land for the -lynn ending
Scotlyn— a listed spelling, a shorter -lyn reworking of the country name
Scottlyn— the listed variant with doubled t and a single -lyn ending

Frequently Asked

What does the name Scotland mean?

Scotland is usually explained as meaning 'land of the Scots' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Scotland?

It's commonly said SKAHT-luhnd /ˈskɑt.lənd/.

Is Scotland a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Scotland is used as a girl name.

How popular is Scotland?

In 2024, Scotland ranked #2181 in the U.S. for girls, with 87 births recorded.