Scotlynn
A name of Scottish origin meaning "little daughter from Scotland".
Name Census estimates that about 489 living Americans carry the first name Scotlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Scotlynn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Scotlynn births was 2024 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Scotlynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
489
~ 1 in 700,929 Americans
Peak year
2024
61 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,787
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Scotlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Scotlynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 213 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Scotlynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Scotlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Scotlynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Utah, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Scotlynn, while North Carolina, Arizona, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Scotlynn
The name Scotlynn is a relatively modern amalgamation of two distinct elements, "Scot" and "lynn." The prefix "Scot" is derived from the ancient Gaelic term "Scotti," which referred to the Celtic tribes inhabiting the northern regions of what is now Scotland. This component traces its roots back to the 4th century CE, when these tribes were first documented in Roman historical records.
The second part of the name, "lynn," is of English origin and refers to a small body of water or a pool. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "linn," which was used to describe a cascade or a waterfall. This element has been a popular suffix in English names for centuries, often denoting a connection to nature or a particular geographical feature.
While the name Scotlynn itself does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts, its components have been part of various names and surnames throughout history. One notable individual bearing a name with the "Scot" prefix was Duns Scotus, a renowned Scottish philosopher and theologian who lived from around 1266 to 1308 CE. He was a significant figure in the Scholastic tradition and made significant contributions to the development of metaphysics and the philosophy of religion.
Another historical figure with a name containing the "lynn" element was Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552-1618), an English explorer, writer, and courtier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was instrumental in establishing the first English colony in North America and is also known for introducing tobacco and potatoes to England.
In more modern times, the name Scotlynn has been relatively uncommon, but a few individuals have carried it. One such person was Scotlynn Horne (born in 1971), an American educator and community leader who served as the president of the Virginia State Conference NAACP from 2009 to 2017.
Another notable figure with the name was Scotlynn Jacobs (born in 1978), a Canadian curler who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, as part of the Canadian women's curling team.
Additionally, Scotlynn McGuire (born in 1982) was a professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Sacramento Monarchs and the Seattle Storm between 2004 and 2010.
While the name Scotlynn is a relatively modern creation, its components have deep historical roots and have been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.
People
Scotlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Scotlynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Scotlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Scotlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 489 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Scotlynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 700,929 US residents.
Is Scotlynn a common name?
We classify Scotlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 493 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Scotlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Scotlynn was 2024, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Scotlynn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Scotlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Scotlynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.