How popular is the name Cottrell in 2025?

Cottrell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Cottrell most popular?

Cottrell peaked in 1951, reaching #2844 among US boy names.

Cottrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Cottrell entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2844 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2844

peak (1951)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Cottrell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Cottrell alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Cottrell in 2025?: Cottrell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Cottrell most popular?: Cottrell peaked in 1951, reaching #2844 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Cottrell with classmates?: Cottrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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