Boys name · California
Scott in California
In SSA data for California, 75,417 babies are named Scott across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1917. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #678 most popular boys name, with 41 born.
Popularity over time
Scott in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 | #358 |
| 1935 | 6 | #462 |
| 1950 | 510 | #45 |
| 1965 | 2,259 | #15 |
| 1980 | 1,328 | #33 |
| 1995 | 471 | #128 |
| 2010 | 86 | #400 |
| 2025 | 41 | #678 |
Its busiest year in California was 1962, with 3,010 Scott births. Scott's highest rank in California was #10, set in 1962.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #10 in 1962 to #832 in 2021, starting at #358 in 1917 and ending at #678 in 2025.
Nationally, Scott's strongest state was Wisconsin, where it hit #2 in 1971. See Scott in every state →
How popular is Scott in California?
In SSA data for California, 75,417 babies are named Scott across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1917. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #678 most popular boys name, with 41 born.
How many babies are named Scott in California?
California recorded 41 births of babies named Scott in 2025.
What is the rank of Scott in California?
Scott ranked #678 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.