Holding steady.
Popularity of Cabot since 1944
Babies named Cabot per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Cabot is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, but it remains outside the top 1000. Its peak year was 2004, a sign of modest but concentrated interest. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic spikes or declines. Cabot is almost entirely a boys' name, drawn from a surname with possible French origins. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, surname-as-first-name quality that appeals to parents seeking something uncommon but familiar-sounding. While no top states have recorded significant usage, the name has a quiet, consistent presence.
Cabot originated as a surname, most famously borne by the Italian explorer John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto), who sailed under the English flag. The surname may derive from the Norman French word 'cabot', meaning 'head', or from a variant of 'cabo' (Latin for 'cape'), related to navigation. It began to be used as a given name in the mid-20th century, primarily in the United States.
Sibling names for Cabot
Names that share Cabot's style, for a brother or sister.
