How old is someone named Scout?
The average Scout is 11 years old.
Half of all living Scouts are between 4 and 16.
When was Scout popular?
Scout has been rising for years and peaked in 2022, so most Scouts are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 447 | 440 |
| 2000s | 1,247 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 2,791 | 2,800 |
| 2020s | 2,736 | 2,700 |
How many Scouts are still alive?
About 7,200 Scouts are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 7,200 babies named Scout since 1992.
Nearly every Scout ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Scout?
About two in three living Scouts are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 68%
Is Scout an old name?
No. Scout is one of the youngest names around: younger than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Scout will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Scout a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 71% of living Scouts are women, and 29% are men.
The women average 11 and the men 12.
Names the same age as Scout
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Scout's name twin is Kai. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kai's age curve is the closest match to Scout's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Scout
How old is the average Scout?
The average Scout in the US is 11 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Scout?
About 7,200 Scouts are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,200 babies given the name since 1992.
When was the name Scout most popular?
In 2022, when about 620 baby girls were named Scout.
Is Scout a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 68% of living Scouts are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Scout a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 71% of living Scouts are women, and 29% are men. The women average 11 and the men 12.
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