Declining since 1991, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Coty since 1956
Babies named Coty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 | 18 |
| 1970s | 106 | 172 |
| 1980s | 393 | 1,684 |
| 1990s | 236 | 3,070 |
| 2000s | 22 | 346 |
| 2010s | 0 | 174 |
| 2020s | 10 | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Coty first appeared in U.S. records in 1956, but saw its peak use in 1992, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Cody. Since then, its usage has been falling; as of 2025, it ranks 8,243 with only 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name. Coty is often considered a modern variant of Cody, though its origins as a French surname give it a distinct, though lesser-known, background. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state.
Coty is a transferred use of the French surname Coty, which may derive from a place name or a diminutive of Côte, meaning 'coast' or 'slope'. The name gained some popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, peaking in the 1990s. It is also associated with the cosmetics company founded by François Coty.
Where Coty is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cote
Sibling names for Coty
Names that share Coty's style, for a brother or sister.
