Unisex · #9,681 in 2026

Cotie

Current Rank
#9,681
Peak Rank
#9,681 (1989)
Total Babies
18
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,681 (18 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,518 (17 total)
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
1989
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#9681
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1989
First Year
1994
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#6518
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Cotie

As a girl name

Cotie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 7 Coties were born — ranking #9,681 that year. As of 2026, Cotie ranks #9,681 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Coties have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cotie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 7 Coties were born — ranking #6,518 that year. As of 2026, Cotie ranks #8,799 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Coties have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cotie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cotie

What does the name Cotie mean?
Cotie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cotie in 2026?
In 2026, Cotie ranks #9,681 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Cotie most popular?
Cotie reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #9,681 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Cotie a unisex name?
Yes — Cotie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 51% of Coties assigned female and 49% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cotie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cotie include Coleman, Natrice, Valincia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cotie

Cotie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Cotie's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #9,681. Use the chart and map above to compare Cotie'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.