Total births
163
Boys' name · since 1987
Cote
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 163 babies named Cote, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 163
- total births
- 1987–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
163 boys have been named Cote since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cote has been recorded 163 times among boys since 1987, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2006.
- 163 total births
- 1987–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
163 boys have been named Cote since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 163
- total births
- 1987–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Cote was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
18 babies were named Cote in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Cote's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cote's full recorded timeline at 1994, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cote at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Cote popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2006
- Peak year (1993)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Cote by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Cote's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Cote births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 122 births (75% of all-time use).
Cote by state
Where Cote concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 5 | 3.1% |
Maine share of Cote's total US births 3.1%
5 of 163 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cote? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 163 babies named Cote. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 18 births.
When was Cote most popular? ▼
Cote was most popular in the 1990s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Cote most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cote are Maine (5 births).
How long has the name Cote been used? ▼
Records for Cote go back to 1987, giving 20 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Cote? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Coty, Cotton, Cottrell, Cotey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cote's data
- Cote's decade-level peak was the 1990s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Cotes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cote
Nearby Names Like Cote
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cote
Coty Boy
#9137 5,525 births
Cotton Boy
#8398 507 births
Cottrell Boy
141 births
Cotey Boy
141 births
Cotter Boy
51 births
Compare Cote side by side: Cote vs Coty Cote vs Cotton Cote vs Cottrell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cote: Baby Name Since 1987 - 163 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cote. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cote draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.