Find out how popular the first name Scot has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Scot by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Scot is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Scot.

The history of the first name Scot

The name Scot originates from the Old English word "Scot," which was used to refer to a person from Scotland or someone of Scottish descent. The name has its roots in the Latin word "Scoti," which was used by the Romans to describe the Gaelic-speaking inhabitants of Ireland and later the inhabitants of Scotland.

In the Middle Ages, the term "Scot" was often used interchangeably with the term "Irishman," reflecting the close cultural ties between the two regions. However, over time, the name Scot became more closely associated with Scotland and its people.

The earliest recorded use of the name Scot dates back to the 7th century, when it appeared in the writings of the Venerable Bede, an English monk and scholar. Bede's work, "Ecclesiastical History of the English People," mentions the Scots as people inhabiting the northern part of the island of Britain.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Scot was Scot of Caledonia, also known as Scot the Wanderer, who lived in the 6th century. He was a Christian missionary and is considered a patron saint of Ulster in Ireland.

In the 9th century, a Scot named Duan Albannach, also known as Duan Scotus, was a renowned Irish monk and scholar who taught at the monastic schools of Liège and Malmesbury. He made significant contributions to the fields of theology and philosophy.

During the 12th century, a Scottish historian and chronicler named Scot of Ancyra, also known as Scot of St. Andrews, wrote an important work titled "Chronica Gentis Scotorum" (Chronicle of the Scottish People), which provided valuable insights into the early history of Scotland.

In the 16th century, Scot of Cupar, also known as Scot of Scotland or Scot the Mathematician, was a Scottish mathematician and philosopher who made notable contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of algebra and trigonometry.

Another notable individual with the name Scot was Michael Scot, a Scottish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his translations of works by Aristotle and other ancient Greek philosophers, as well as his contributions to the fields of astrology and alchemy.

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