Cotton
boy name#8243 in 2025Cotton entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3510 in 2011, ranks #8243 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#8243
rank today
#3510
peak (2011)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1970s | #5281 |
| 1980s | #5278 |
| 1990s | #6576 |
| 2000s | #6887 |
| 2010s | #4723 |
| 2020s | #7168 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cotton has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 500 people named Cotton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cotton alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cotton in 2025?
- Cotton ranks #8243 among US boy names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cotton most popular?
- Cotton peaked in 2011, reaching #3510 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cotton with classmates?
- Cotton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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