Rising since 2010, #2,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Scotti since 1949
Babies named Scotti per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 21 | 0 |
| 1960s | 57 | 19 |
| 1970s | 75 | 49 |
| 1980s | 105 | 35 |
| 1990s | 115 | 16 |
| 2000s | 37 | 0 |
| 2010s | 76 | 0 |
| 2020s | 221 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Scotti, a feminine variant of Scott, first appeared in U.S. records in 1949. Though never highly common, it has seen a rising trajectory since 2010, reaching its peak rank of 2,645 in 2025, when 1 in every 24,727 births carried the name. Its highest usage per capita is in Kansas, Minnesota, and Illinois. The name's appeal likely stems from its blend of casual, surname-style charm with a distinctly feminine '-i' ending, fitting a modern preference for gender-flexible names that still feel traditional. Scotti remains a rare but steady choice, often used alongside similar unisex names like Kendall or Logan for siblings.
Scotti is a feminine diminutive of Scott, a surname and given name derived from the Old English 'Scottas,' referring to the Gaelic-speaking people of Ireland who settled in Scotland. Originally a surname meaning 'from Scotland' or 'a Scot,' Scott became a common given name for boys in the 19th century. Scotti emerged as a feminine or informal variant in the mid-20th century, reflecting the trend of using surnames and masculine names with a diminutive '-i' ending for girls.
Where Scotti is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Scot, Scotty
Sibling names for Scotti
Names that share Scotti's style, for a brother or sister.
