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Scotty

♂ Boy

Pronounced SKAHT-ee /ˈskɑt.i/Medium

Meaning: From Scotland; a Scotsman (pet form of Scott)Medium

In 30 seconds: Scotty is a friendly pet form of Scott, meaning 'from Scotland' or 'a Scotsman'. It is the casual, affectionate version of that name.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Scottish
MeaningFrom Scotland; a Scotsman (pet form of Scott)
U.S. rank (2025)#1399 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births131 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,030

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119152025

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

Scott began as a word for a person from Scotland, and Scotty adds a warm diminutive ending to it. That makes it sound approachable and informal, the kind of name often used as a nickname before it stuck on its own. It plainly signals Scottish heritage or connection.

The 'y' ending gives it an easygoing, boyish charm. Hockey player Scotty Davidson and poker champion Scotty Nguyen both carried it.

Did you know? The meaning attached to Scotty is 'a Scotsman, from Scotland', carried over from Scott, and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Scotty — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Scotty Davidson (1892–1915)
    Hockey player, position RW, with the 1912-14 Toronto (NHA).
  • ★Scotty Nguyen (1962–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Scotty…

Scott— the full name Scotty is a pet form of
Scottie— an alternate spelling of this same affectionate form
Monty— shares the -ty ending
Marty— shares the -ty ending
Sunny— shares Scotty's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Scotty mean?

Scotty is a diminutive of Scott, from the Old English Scott meaning 'a Scotsman, from Scotland' (originally a Gaelic speaker). It is most often linked with English and Scottish tradition.

How do you pronounce Scotty?

It's commonly said SKAHT-ee /ˈskɑt.i/.

Is Scotty a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Scotty?

In 2024, Scotty ranked #1769 in the U.S. for boys, with 93 births recorded.

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