Holding steady.
Popularity of Cotey since 1984
Babies named Cotey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cotey is a modern, uncommon name first recorded in the United States in 1984. The name saw its peak popularity in 1993, during which it was given to a small but notable number of babies. Since then, its usage has remained stable but extremely low, with no significant increase or decrease in recent years. Spelling variations like Cote and Kotey exist, but none have achieved widespread use. The name is most often given to boys and is characteristic of the trend in the 1990s toward creative, surname-inspired given names. Its exact meaning is unclear, as it does not have a well-documented etymology in traditional naming sources.
Cotey is a modern given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of the surname Cote, which derives from Old English 'cot' meaning 'cottage', or it could be a modern invention influenced by similar-sounding names like Cody or Kody. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cote, Tey
Variants: Cote, Kotey
Sibling names for Cotey
Names that share Cotey's style, for a brother or sister.
