Scotty
18% girls · 82% boys
About Scotty
Cute but slight masculine nickname.
Scotty for boys#1399 US
Scotty is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Scott, which itself began as a surname referring to a person from Scotland. This friendly, approachable nickname has occasionally been used as a given name in its own right, particularly in the mid-20th century. Scotty has a distinctly casual, boyish charm that some parents find appealing for its warmth and accessibility. The name gained cultural recognition through various fictional characters, including Star Trek's Chief Engineer Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott. While traditional as a nickname, Scotty as a formal given name peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It carries associations with loyalty, practicality, and an unpretentious nature. Some parents may choose it to honor Scottish heritage or family members named Scott.
Pronounced SCAH-tee.
As of October 2026, Scotty ranked #4862 for girls and #1399 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3466 for girls in 1940 and #210 for boys in 1971.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,290 | 34 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,952 | 40 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,050 | 39 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,110 | 38 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,431 | 33 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,093 | 39 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,193 | 36 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #2,964 | 42 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,745 | 48 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,093 | 71 |
| 2024 | #4,992 | 27 | #1,769 | 93 |
| 2025 | #4,862 | 28 | #1,399 | 131 |
World rankings
Scotty for boys
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- William Scott "Scotty" BowmanBoy
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American rock guitarist
- Scott Cooke "Scotty" McCreeryBoy
American country music singer
- Thuáºn B. "Scotty" Nguyá» nBoy
Vietnamese,American poker player
- Scott Hastings "Scotty" BeckettBoy
American actor
- Walter Scott "Scotty" EmerickBoy
American country music singer
- Scott "Scotty Riggs" AntolBoy
American pro wrestler
- Scott Greene "Scotty" WisemanBoy
American singer of country duo Lulu Belle and Scotty
- Scotty ATLBoy
stage name of Walter Scott Williams, American rapper
- David "Scotty" ScottBoy
Jamaican reggae singer
- Scotty SireBoy
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Scotty in pop culture
- Montgomery "Scotty" ScottBoy
character on TV's "Star Trek" ("Beam me up, Scotty")
- Scotty BolandBoy
from Australian TV soap "Neighbours"
- Scotty BaldwinBoy
character from "General Hospital"
- ScottyBoy
character in the Rooster Teeth animated series "Camp Camp"