The baby name Mascot is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmæskət/ (US), /ˈmæs.kɒt/ (UK) — respelling: MAS-kət.
The baby name Mascot is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmæskət/ (US), /ˈmæs.kɒt/ (UK) — respelling: MAS-kət.
Mascot is in Origin.
Mascot comes from French mascotte, “lucky charm,” a word popularized by Edmond Audran’s 1880 opéra-comique La Mascotte. The French itself likely derives from Provençal/Occitan masco, “witch” or “sorceress,” with the diminutive suffix -otte, marking a transition in sense from witchcraft to talisman and good fortune. English adopted mascot in the late 19th century to mean a person, animal, or object thought to bring luck.
As a given name, Mascot is an ultra-rare, modern word-name with unisex potential, occasionally appearing in anglophone records and stage circles. It aligns with contemporary luck-leaning choices such as Chance and Lucky. Meaning: “bringer of good fortune; emblem of spirit.” Variants and near-variants include Mascotte (French form), Mascott (surname-inspired spelling), and the clipped Masco; nicknames can be Mac, Scot, or Scotty. The name carries spirited, team-centered imagery while remaining distinctive and bold.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #247 | 2 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #355 | 7 | 8,138 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #874 | 78 | 16,906 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,265 | 8 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mascot is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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