Scottie is a unisex given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Scott, which itself comes from the English word 'scot', meaning 'from Scotland'. The name Scottie can also be considered a diminutive form of the name Scott.
The name Scottie has been used for both boys and girls throughout history, though its popularity has varied over time. In the United States, for instance, it was more commonly given to boys in the early to mid-20th century but has since become more popular as a girl's name.
There is no specific meaning attributed to the name Scottie beyond its geographical origins. It does not have any associated traits or characteristics tied directly to the name itself. However, those named Scottie may carry the proud association with Scottish heritage and culture.
The use of the name Scottie has been immortalized in popular culture, notably through characters like Scottie Ferguson from Alfred Hitchcock's classic film "Vertigo," and Scottie Pilgrim, the titular character from Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel series. These fictional representations have contributed to the enduring appeal and recognition of this unique given name.
The name Scottie has a rich history of usage in the United States, with its popularity fluctuating over the decades. According to data from the Social Security Administration, there were six births with the name Scottie in both 1913 and 1914. The number of births increased to nine in 1920 and peaked at 65 in 1927.
The popularity of the name Scottie continued to grow throughout the 1930s, reaching its highest point in the decade with 31 births in 1940. However, it began to decline in the following years, dropping to just 18 births in both 1941 and 1942.
The name Scottie experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s, with the number of births increasing from 39 in 1950 to a peak of 235 in 1964. However, it began to decline again in the late 1960s and early 1970s, reaching its lowest point since the 1940s with just 63 births in 1971.
The name Scottie experienced another period of popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with the number of births increasing from 91 in 1988 to a peak of 117 in 1992. However, it began to decline again in the following years, reaching its lowest point since the 1940s with just 23 births in 2012.
In recent years, the name Scottie has experienced a resurgence in popularity once again, with the number of births increasing from 18 in 2014 to a peak of 65 in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 10,721 births with the name Scottie in the United States since records began.
Despite its fluctuations in popularity over the years, the name Scottie has maintained a consistent presence in the United States and continues to be chosen by parents for their children today.