Boy · #12,053 in 2026

Cote

Name: Popularity of the name Cote in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cote, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,053

Peak Rank

#3,500 (1993)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2006

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#3500

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cote

Cote first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 18 Cotes were born — ranking #3,500 that year. As of 2026, Cote ranks #12,053 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 163 Cotes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Cote

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cote is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Coat
Kote
Cat
Cut
Caught
Code
Kate
Cot
Cate
Kat
Coot
Cait

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cote

What does the name Cote mean?

Cote is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cote in 2026?

In 2026, Cote ranks #12,053 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cote most popular?

Cote reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,500 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cote most popular?

Cote has historically been most popular in Maine. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cote.

Is Cote a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cote is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cote?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cote include Romulo, Lantz, Ehab. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cote

Cote is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Cote's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,500. Use the chart and map above to compare Cote's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.