UK boy's name
Scotty
A diminutive form of the Scottish name Scott, derived from a residential surname.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Scotty is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Scotty popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Scotty is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Scotty. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Scotty ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Scotty.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Scotty as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Scotty mean?
The name Scotty is a diminutive form of the Scottish name Scott, which is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'Scoti'. The Scoti were an ancient Celtic people who migrated from Ireland to the region now known as Scotland during the late Roman period. Their name was originally attributed to the Gaelic word 'Scuit', meaning 'wanderer' or 'raider'.
The earliest recorded use of the name Scott can be traced back to the 12th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Richard le Scot, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland in 1198. The name Scott gained popularity in Scotland during the Middle Ages, and it was often associated with Scottish nobility and clans.
In literary works, the name Scotty is mentioned in the works of Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright from the 19th century. Scott's novels, such as 'Ivanhoe' and 'Rob Roy', helped popularize Scottish culture and literature.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Scotty is James "Scotty" Doohan, a Canadian actor best known for his portrayal of Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the original Star Trek television series and movies. Doohan was born in 1920 and passed away in 2005.
Another notable Scotty was Charles "Scotty" Bowman, a Canadian professional ice hockey coach who led the Montreal Canadiens to five Stanley Cup victories. Bowman was born in 1933 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in National Hockey League history.
In the world of music, Scott "Scotty" Moore was an American guitarist who played a pivotal role in the early career of Elvis Presley. Moore, born in 1931, was part of Presley's original backing band and played on many of his hit recordings in the 1950s.
Scotty Pippen, born in 1965, is a former professional basketball player who was a key member of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s. Pippen, along with Michael Jordan, helped the Bulls win six NBA championships.
In sports broadcasting, Scotty Connal was a renowned Scottish football commentator who covered numerous major tournaments, including several FIFA World Cups. Connal, who lived from 1949 to 2006, was known for his distinctive voice and passionate delivery.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Scotty by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Scotty was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Scotty
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Scotty: questions and answers
How popular is the name Scotty in the UK right now?
In 2009, Scotty was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Scotty most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Scotty in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Scotty?
A diminutive form of the Scottish name Scott, derived from a residential surname.
How many people are called Scotty in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Scotty across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.