Rising since 2006, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Scottlynn since 2001
Babies named Scottlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 212 |
Meaning & origin
Scottlynn is an example of the modern American trend of creating feminine names by adding the -lynn suffix to existing short names or surnames. First recorded in 2001, it combines Scott (an old Scottish surname) with Lynn. The name has been rising in popularity since 2006, and as of 2025 it ranks 2,957 with a 1-in-28,701 birth rate, making it a rare but growing choice. Its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting continued upward momentum. The name has no recorded top states, indicating it is used sparsely across the country. For parents seeking a name with Scottish overtones in a distinctly feminine package, Scottlynn offers a contemporary option.
Scottlynn is a modern invented name, combining the masculine name Scott (from the Scottish surname, originally referring to a Gaelic-speaking person) with the fashionable feminine suffix -lynn (derived from names like Lynn). It follows a trend of creating distinctively feminine names by appending -lynn to existing short names, common since the late 20th century. The name first appears in U.S. records in 2001.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Scottie, Lynn
Variants: Scottlyn
Sibling names for Scottlynn
Names that share Scottlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
