5,509births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · Alberta
#995United States 2025
Scout is a girl name family recorded 5,509 times in 5 countries since 1992. It ranks highest today in the United States (#995 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2020, at 32.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Scout
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scout | English | 5,129 | 🇺🇸 United States | #995 | 2022 | ▲ 21 % |
| Scout | English | 302 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2439 | 2023 | ▼ 4 % |
| Scout | English | 37 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2021 | – |
| Scout | English | 22 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2020 | – |
| Scout | English | 19 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2021 | – |
Questions about Scout
How popular is the name Scout?
In 2025 it ranked #995 in the United States. Official registers record 5,509 births across 5 countries.
When was Scout most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2020, at 32.9 births per 100,000.
Is Scout a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Scout is a girl name.