Cotter
boy nameCotter entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #6670 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
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rank today
#6670
peak (1992)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7674 |
| 2000s | #10660 |
| 2010s | #12086 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cotter are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cotter alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cotter in 2025?
- Cotter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cotter most popular?
- Cotter peaked in 1992, reaching #6670 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cotter with classmates?
- Cotter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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