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

Popularity of Scottie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Scottie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 71% of people named Scottie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 481 female babies and 65 male babies born with the name Scottie.

It's also interesting to see that despite Scottie being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Scottie.

The history of the first name Scottie

The name Scottie is a diminutive form of the Scottish name Scott, which is derived from the word "Scot," referring to a person of Scottish descent or nationality. The name has its origins in the Late Latin word "Scotus," which was used to describe people from Scotland or Gaelic-speaking regions of Ireland.

In ancient times, the term "Scot" was used to refer to a group of Gaelic-speaking people who migrated from Ireland to what is now Scotland, settling in the region of Argyll and the Hebrides islands. This migration is believed to have occurred around the 5th or 6th century AD.

The earliest recorded use of the name Scott can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various historical records and documents from Scotland. One of the earliest known individuals with the name was Ralphus Scottus, who was mentioned in a charter from King William the Lion of Scotland in 1179.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Scottie or its variants. One of the most famous was Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), a Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright who is widely regarded as the founder of the historical novel genre. His works, such as "Ivanhoe" and "Waverley," were instrumental in reviving interest in Scottish history and culture.

Another notable figure was Scottie Wilson (1890-1972), an American professional golfer who won the U.S. Open in 1922 and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1964. He earned his nickname "Scottie" due to his Scottish heritage.

In the world of literature, Scottie Fitzgerald (1890-1986) was the only child of famous American author F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. She played a significant role in preserving her father's literary legacy after his death.

Scottie Pippen (born 1965) is a former American professional basketball player who played a crucial role in the Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship wins alongside Michael Jordan in the 1990s. He is considered one of the greatest small forwards in NBA history.

Finally, Scottie Thompson (born 1994) is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was named the PBA Finals Most Valuable Player in 2020 and has won multiple championships with his team.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Scottie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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