How old is someone named Scottie?
The average Scottie is 33 years old.
Half of all living Scotties are between 2 and 55. The average sits between a large older group and a younger one, so many Scotties are much older than 33.
When was Scottie popular?
Scottie is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 2,490 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 | 0 |
| 1910s | 124 | 0 |
| 1920s | 216 | 0 |
| 1930s | 313 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 525 | 250 |
| 1950s | 885 | 620 |
| 1960s | 2,842 | 2,400 |
| 1970s | 3,787 | 3,400 |
| 1980s | 1,586 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 1,062 | 1,000 |
| 2000s | 461 | 450 |
| 2010s | 637 | 630 |
| 2020s | 5,504 | 5,500 |
How many Scotties are still alive?
About 16,000 Scotties are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Scottie since 1885.
Most Scotties ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Scottie?
About two in five living Scotties are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Scottie an old name?
Somewhat. Scottie is older than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Scottie will be 23 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Scotties make up more of the total.
Is Scottie a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Scotties are women and 60% are men.
The women average 11 and the men 47. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 77% of babies named Scottie have been girls.
Names the same age as Scottie
NAME TWIN
Scottie's name twin is Darcy. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Darcy's age curve is the closest match to Scottie's: 69% alike.
Other spellings: Scotty (49)
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Questions about the name Scottie
How old is the average Scottie?
The average Scottie in the US is 33 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Scottie?
About 16,000 Scotties are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Scottie most popular?
In 2025, when about 2,500 baby girls were named Scottie.
Is Scottie a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 38% of living Scotties, but the name spans several generations.
Is Scottie a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Scotties are women and 60% are men. The women average 11 and the men 47. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 77% of babies named Scottie have been girls.
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