Scout is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the word 'scout', which originally referred to an explorer or advance guard. It gained popularity as a given name in the early 20th century following the success of the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, where the protagonist is named Scout Finch.
The name Scout experienced a significant surge in popularity starting from the late 1990s to present day, with a notable spike in recent years, reaching its peak in 2022 with 195 births. The total number of births over this period is 1835.