Total births
243
Girls' name · since 1972
Cotina
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 243 babies named Cotina, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 243
- total births
- 1972–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 98%
- born in that decade
Cotina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 243 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Cotina recorded 243 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1980.
- 243 total births
- 1972–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 98% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
243 girls have been named Cotina since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 243
- total births
- 1972–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 98%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
98% of everyone ever named Cotina was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
109 babies were named Cotina in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Cotina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cotina's full recorded timeline at 1976, 9% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 91% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1972 peak of 109 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cotina at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Cotina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1980
- Peak year (1972)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Cotina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Cotina's strongest decade.
238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 98% of all-time use.
Cotina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
238 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 238 births (98% of all-time use).
Cotina by state
Where Cotina concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 34 | 14.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 24 | 9.9% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 23 | 9.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 13 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 12 | 4.9% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 11 | 4.5% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 11 | 4.5% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 6 | 2.5% |
Louisiana share of Cotina's total US births 14.0%
Even split
34 of 243 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Cotina appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cotina? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 243 babies named Cotina. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 109 births.
When was Cotina most popular? ▼
Cotina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 238 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Cotina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cotina are Louisiana (34 births), Texas (24 births), Mississippi (23 births).
How long has the name Cotina been used? ▼
Cotina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 9 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Cotina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Coty, Coti, Cotrina, Cottie, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cotina's data
- Cotina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (238 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Cotinas (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Cotina
Nearby Names Like Cotina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cotina
Coty Girl
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Coti Girl
49 births
Cotrina Girl
46 births
Cottie Girl
33 births
Cotie Girl
18 births
Compare Cotina side by side: Cotina vs Coty Cotina vs Coti Cotina vs Cotrina
Related Names
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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, 1972–1980 (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. "Cotina: Baby Name Since 1972 - 243 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cotina. 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 Cotina 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.