Coty
Coty is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Coast, bank, or slope.
Origin and history
Coty is a name of French origin, originally derived from a place name or surname associated with a coast or slope. In the United States, it gained popularity in the late 20th century both as a given name and as a variation of Cody, though its usage has since declined.
Popularity in the United States
5,525 babies in the United States have been named Coty since 1880. It ranks #1637 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- TN (7.6 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
- TX (6 %)
- KY (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,684 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,070 |
| 2000-2010 | 346 |
| 2010-2019 | 174 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Fun facts
- It originated as a French surname before transitioning into a modern unisex given name in the United States.
- The name experienced its highest period of U.S. usage during the late 1980s and early 1990s.