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Scout is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word scout meaning ‘one who gathers information covertly’, which is derived from Old French escouter ‘to listen’. Harper Lee used this name in her novel To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)." It ranked #997 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word scout meaning ‘one who gathers information covertly’, which is derived from Old French escouter ‘to listen’. Harper Lee used this name in her novel To Kill a Mockingbird (1960). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Scout ranked #997 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #997 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scout mean?
Scout means "one who gathers information covertly", according to Behind the Name.
Is Scout a popular name?
Scout ranked #997 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Scout a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Scout appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Scout — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
