Scottie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Scottie is a Scottish name that means 'from Scotland'. It evolved from the Latin 'Scotus' through the form 'Scott'. The name has gained popularity as a diminutive of Scott in the 20th century. It is perceived as friendly and approachable, with connections to Scottish heritage, and does not have significant biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Scottie"
Pronunciation
/ˈskɒti/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Scottie is derived from the name Scott, which originally referred to a person from Scotland or of Scottish descent. The term 'Scot' comes from the Latin 'Scotus', which referred to the Gaelic-speaking people of Scotland.
Meaning
from Scotland
Language Evolution
Scot, Scotus, Scott
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive form of the name Scott, especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Scott, Scotty, Scot
Modern Popularity & Image
Scottie is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, commonly associated with Scottish heritage.
Famous People
Scottie Pippen, Scottie Thompson
📊 Scottie Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Boy Name Trend
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✨ Scottie Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,690 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 44 US states, with strongest presence in Tennessee
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Scottie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Scottie"
"Scottie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2961st of 7545 | 125 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1524th of 6773 | 382 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 786th of 7552 | 1,673 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 431st of 10718 | 5,638 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 908th of 16616 | 1,917 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2625th of 24088 | 660 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2909th of 23106 | 500 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2699th of 9107 | 196 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2199th of 9204 | 274 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2454th of 12526 | 400 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3708th of 19264 | 274 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5305th of 27321 | 255 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11333rd of 35406 | 130 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1035th of 30306 | 3,052 |
Regional Popularity of "Scottie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
52.44% 1234th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.93% 778th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
20.96% 598th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.96% 498th/2937 |
32.99% 1149th/3483 |
7.93% 279th/3518 |
28.34% 1146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.49% 976th/3685 |
59.17% 2648th/4475 |
13.13% 682nd/5194 |
33.01% 2085th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.47% 2221st/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
34.12% 2495th/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.95% 2269th/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
39.23% 2676th/6822 |
53.44% 3354th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Scottie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
78.16% 1839th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
59.24% 1690th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
72.29% 2543rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.42% 933rd/3984 |
38.29% 1718th/4487 |
14.82% 1011th/6822 |
12.72% 798th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Scottie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Scottie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Scottie" in the United States
The name Scottie is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Scottie has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Scottie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2961st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1524th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 786th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 431st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 908th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2625th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2909th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2699th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2199th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3708th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5305th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11333rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1035th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Scottie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.