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Scottie
GirlEnglish, Scottish· “a Scot”
- Meaning
- a Scot
- Origin
- English, Scottish
- Pronunciation
- SKAH-tee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #126
- US babies 2025
- 2,228
- Best rank
- #126 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Scottie
Scottie is an English and Scottish name that means “a Scot”.
Scottie comes from Scott, an English surname meaning a Scot, originally used for someone from Scotland or a Gaelic speaker. Scottie is also the nickname of the Scottish terrier, a small dog breed with a distinctive, dignified character. As a given name, Scottie is used for both boys and girls, though it is mostly given to girls today. Basketball star Scottie Pippen and golfer Scottie Scheffler have kept it visible for boys. The name feels spirited, cute and approachable.
Other spellings with the same sound: Scotty.
Popularity over time
Scottie first appears in US Social Security records in 1885. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2022. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #126, and its highest count, 2,228 babies. Use has grown 4964% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #3,309 in 1920, #2,644 in 1950, #4,925 in 1980, #7,958 in 2000, #16,631 in 2010, and #126 in 2025. Of the 6,817 US girls named Scottie since records began, 72% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Magnolia, Alina, Hallie, Ember, and Amira.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Scottie ranked highest in Utah, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #16 | 113 |
| North Dakota | #25 | 21 |
| Wyoming | #42 | 8 |
| Nebraska | #44 | 33 |
| Idaho | #47 | 35 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 85% of US babies named Scottie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Scottie is usually pronounced SKAH-tee, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Scotty.
Middle names for Scottie
A few middle names that flow with Scottie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Scottie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scottie mean?
Scottie is an English and Scottish name that means “a Scot”.
What is the origin of the name Scottie?
Scottie has English and Scottish roots. Scottie comes from Scott, an English surname meaning a Scot, originally used for someone from Scotland or a Gaelic speaker.
Is Scottie a popular name?
Yes. Scottie ranked #126 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Scottie a boy or girl name?
Scottie is mainly a girl's name. About 85% of US babies named Scottie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Scottie?
Scottie is usually pronounced SKAH-tee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings