Total births
30
Boys' name · since 1973
Cott
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 30 babies named Cott, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1973–1987
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
30 boys have been named Cott since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cott recorded 30 times among boys since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1987.
- 30 total births
- 1973–1987 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
30 boys have been named Cott since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1987.
- 30
- total births
- 1973–1987
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Cott was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
7 babies were named Cott in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Cott's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cott splits its recorded history at 1984: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cott at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Cott popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1987
- Peak year (1984)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Cott by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Cott's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Cott births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 25 births (83% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cott? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 30 babies named Cott. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 7 births.
When was Cott most popular? ▼
Cott was most popular in the 1980s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Cott been used? ▼
Records for Cott go back to 1973, giving 15 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Cott? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Coty, Cotton, Cote, Cottrell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Cott
Nearby Names Like Cott
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cott
Coty Boy
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Cotton Boy
#8398 507 births
Cote Boy
163 births
Cottrell Boy
141 births
Cotey Boy
141 births
Compare Cott side by side: Cott vs Coty Cott vs Cotton Cott vs Cote
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1973–1987 (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. "Cott: Baby Name Since 1973 - 30 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cott. 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 Cott 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 July 2026.