How old is someone named Scott?
The average Scott is 53 years old.
Half of all living Scotts are between 45 and 63.
When was Scott popular?
Scott rose fast and peaked in 1971, then faded almost as fast. 50% of all Scotts were born within 15 years of each other.
Popular names of 1971 · The most popular names of the 1970s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 348 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,294 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,913 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,976 | 270 |
| 1940s | 12,192 | 5,900 |
| 1950s | 112,035 | 76,000 |
| 1960s | 267,570 | 220,000 |
| 1970s | 195,404 | 170,000 |
| 1980s | 108,744 | 100,000 |
| 1990s | 49,133 | 47,000 |
| 2000s | 16,244 | 16,000 |
| 2010s | 6,893 | 6,800 |
| 2020s | 2,995 | 3,000 |
How many Scotts are still alive?
About 650,000 Scotts are alive in the US today. That's 84% of the roughly 780,000 babies named Scott since 1880.
Most Scotts ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Scott?
About half of living Scotts are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 29%
- Gen X 46%
- Millennial 20%
- Gen Z 4%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Scott an old name?
Yes. Scott is older than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Scott will be 72 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Scott a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Scotts are men.
Names the same age as Scott
NAME TWIN
Scott's name twin is Gena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gena's age curve is the closest match to Scott's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Scot (56)
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Questions about the name Scott
How old is the average Scott?
The average Scott in the US is 53 years old. The median is 55, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Scott?
About 650,000 Scotts are alive in the US today, out of roughly 780,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Scott most popular?
In 1971, when about 31,000 baby boys were named Scott.
Is Scott a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 46% of living Scotts, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this