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Scout

Scout is a distinctive choice, ranked #1672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Scout in their class.

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UK Rank 2024
#1672
US Rank #927
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About the Name Scout

Scout has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 116 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1411 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Scout is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #927, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Scout

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Scout per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Scout in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Scout has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 116 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1411 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Scout is more popular in the US (#927) than in the UK (#1672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Scout ranks #927 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
18
UK babies named Scout (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 116 places
Rank change (last 5 years)

🏫 Who else is in the room?

In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Scout

Likely around 1 other Scout in the class

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UK Popularity (1997–2024)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2020–2024)

Rank · SSA official data

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