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Cott

KAHT /kɑt/

At a glance

In short
Cott is a strong and unique name for baby boys with English origins. Pronounced as KAHT (/kɑt/), it is associated with resilience and independence.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1987 (#5,459)
Babies in 1987
7 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#4,973 in 1984
First recorded
1973

Meaning of Cott

Cott is a strong and unique name for baby boys. It has English origins and is pronounced as KAHT (/kɑt/). The name Cott is associated with qualities such as resilience, determination, and independence. It is believed to have derived from the surname Cotter, which historically referred to a tenant farmer or someone who lived in a small cottage. While not overly popular, Cott has been given to several newborn boys in the United States over the years. It peaked in popularity during the 1980s but still remains a distinctive choice for modern parents seeking a masculine name with character.

How to pronounce Cott

English

Popularity of Cott in the U.S.

Cott was last recorded in the U.S. in 1987, ranked #5,459 with 7 babies. It peaked at #4,973 in 1984. It first appears in the records in 1973.

Bar and line chart: Cott in the U.S., 1973–1987. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1984 and 7 in 1987. Line: rank among boy names, peak #4,973 in 1984, #5,459 in 1987.
  • Boys named Cott (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1973–1987. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1973⁠–⁠1987 5 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198775,459▲ 1,262
198656,721back
198474,973back
198265,620back
197355,101new