Scottlyn
A feminine name blending the masculine name Scott with the feminine name Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 653 living Americans carry the first name Scottlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Scottlyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Scottlyn births was 2024 (99 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Scottlyn. 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
653
~ 1 in 524,892 Americans
Peak year
2024
99 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,989
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Scottlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Scottlyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 342 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
Scottlyn 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 Scottlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Scottlyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Utah, Texas, Michigan recorded the most babies named Scottlyn, while Tennessee, Pennsylvania, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Scottlyn
The given name Scottlyn is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the English-speaking world, likely in the United States or Canada, in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the Scottish name Scott and the suffix -lyn, which is often used to create feminine variations of names.
The name Scott itself has its roots in the Scottish and English cultures, derived from the Latin word "Scotus," meaning "Scot" or "Scottish person." This name was initially used as an ethnic or locational surname to refer to someone from Scotland or of Scottish descent.
While there are no known historical records or ancient texts that directly mention the name Scottlyn, its components have a long-standing history. The earliest recorded instances of the name Scott can be traced back to the 12th century in Scotland, where it was used as a surname.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Scott was Sir Michael Scott, a Scottish philosopher and polymath who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He was renowned for his knowledge of various subjects, including astrology, alchemy, and mathematics.
Another notable figure with the name Scott was Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, poet, and playwright who lived from 1771 to 1832. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the Romantic era and is best known for his historical novels, such as "Ivanhoe" and "Rob Roy."
In more recent history, Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was a prominent American military leader who served as a general during the Mexican-American War and the early stages of the American Civil War.
Randolph Scott (1898-1987) was an American actor who appeared in numerous Western films during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, becoming one of the most popular leading men of his time.
Anna Scott (born in 1988) is a contemporary American actress and model, known for her roles in television series such as "Nikita" and "The Mentalist."
As for the name Scottlyn itself, there are no widely known historical figures or prominent individuals who have borne this name, as it appears to be a relatively modern creation. However, its combination of Scottish and English elements reflects the cultural influences that have shaped the English language and naming traditions over the centuries.
People
Scottlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Scottlyn 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
Scottlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Scottlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 653 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Scottlyn 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 524,892 US residents.
Is Scottlyn a common name?
We classify Scottlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 658 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Scottlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Scottlyn was 2024, when 99 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Scottlyn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Scottlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Scottlyn 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.