Scout
Scout is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Scout in their class.
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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Scout in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #927, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Scout
- International Scout — The International Scout is an off-road vehicle produced by International Harvester from 1960 to 1980.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Scout
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Scout
Almost certainly the only Scout in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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