Boy nameCurrently #8,427 in the USFalling
Cotton
//ˈkɑtən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20156 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cotton's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cotton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cotton |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Cotton through the decades
- Cotton peaked in 2015, when 31 babies were named Cotton in the US.
- Cotton currently ranks #8,427 in the US and is cooling off.