Rising since 1996, #1,406 for girls today.
Popularity of Scotlyn since 1996
Babies named Scotlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 493 |
| 2020s | 658 |
Meaning & origin
Scotlyn is a modern feminine name that entered the U.S. naming scene in 1996. It ranks 1406th as of 2025, with a peak in popularity in 2024. The name is most common in Idaho (ranked top), Kansas, and Utah. Its trajectory has been rising since its first recorded use, reflecting a broader trend of creating feminine variants of traditional surnames or place names. Scotlyn offers a distinctive but intuitive choice for parents seeking a name with Scottish roots and a contemporary feel.
Scotlyn is a modern coinage combining the root Scott, an ethnic name for a person from Scotland, with the popular feminine suffix -lyn (a variant of -lin or -lynne). It first appeared in the United States in the late 1990s and has seen gradual use, particularly in states like Idaho and Utah. The name follows a trend of creating feminized forms of traditionally masculine names with a melodic ending.
Where Scotlyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Scottie, Lyn, Scotty
Sibling names for Scotlyn
Names that share Scotlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
