Scotland Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
33% Masculine / 67% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Scotland means 'land of the Scots' and refers to a country in the United Kingdom known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
Meaning of the Name Scotland
Scotland is a country in the northern part of the United Kingdom. Its name derives from the Latin word 'Scotia' which means 'land of the Scots'. The name originally referred to the Gaelic-speaking people who settled in the region. Scotland has a rich history and cultural heritage, known for its stunning landscapes, ancient castles, and famous Loch Ness monster. The country is also renowned for its bagpipes, kilts, and Scottish Highland games.
Popularity of the Name Scotland
The popularity for the name Scotland peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 56 births, which ranked number 5,356 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Scotland had the most female births in 2021 with 56, which ranked number 2,953 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2014 with 12, which ranked number 6,626 out of 14,070 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Scotland has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 60 births, an increase of 500.00%. Among females, Scotland has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 50 births, an increase of 400.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Scotland
- 20 Year Trend of Scotland: 300.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Scotland: 500.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Scotland: 400.00%
Popularity of Scotland by State
For males, Scotland was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 5 male births. Among females, Scotland was most popular in Western states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly used in UT, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Scotland. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Scotland
- Total Births of Scotland: 72 (19.62%)
- Female Births of Scotland: 59 (17.46%)
Given the upward trend of Scotland over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 19.62% increase in total births, for a total of 72 births in 2024. For Females, births for Scotland have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 59 female births in 2024, an increase of 17.46%.