Unisex · #12,182 in 2026

Koty

Current Rank
#12,182
Peak Rank
#1,798 (1991)
Total Babies
454
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,317 (30 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,798 (454 total)
👦As Boy Name
1978
First Year
2016
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#1798
Peak Rank
454
Total Count
25
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1985
First Year
1996
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#8317
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Koty

As a girl name

Koty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1985, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 7 Kotys were born — ranking #8,317 that year. As of 2026, Koty ranks #11,807 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Kotys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Koty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 44 Kotys were born — ranking #1,798 that year. As of 2026, Koty ranks #12,182 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 454 Kotys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Koty

Phonetically similar names — useful when Koty 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 Koty

What does the name Koty mean?
Koty is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Koty in 2026?
In 2026, Koty ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Koty most popular?
Koty reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #1,798 that year with 44 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Koty most popular?
Koty has historically been most popular in Michigan, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Koty.
Is Koty a unisex name?
Yes — Koty is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Kotys assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Koty?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Koty include Juvenal, Truitt, Pius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Koty

Koty is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 454 births in the dataset. Koty's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #1,798. Use the chart and map above to compare Koty'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.