Rising since 2014, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Coyote since 1993
Babies named Coyote per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Coyote entered U.S. baby name records in 1993, marking its arrival as a modern nature name with literary and pop culture resonance. Its popularity has been rising since 2014, reflecting a broader trend toward adventurous, animal-inspired names. In 2025, it reached rank 6,446 with a 1-in-131,390 frequency among boys. The name peaked in 2023, suggesting growing but still niche appeal. Coyote has not appeared among the top states' rankings, indicating it has not yet concentrated in any particular region. Its trajectory points to increasing use, though it remains a distinctive choice.
Coyote is an English adoption of the Spanish word 'coyote', which itself derives from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word 'coyotl'. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trickster figure in Native American folklore and the Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote. It remains rare, used mostly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Coyo, Coy
Sibling names for Coyote
Names that share Coyote's style, for a brother or sister.
