507births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2015Peak · United States
#8243United States 2025
Cotton is a boy name family recorded 507 times in 1 country since 1918. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2015, at 0.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Cotton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | English | 507 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 2015 | ▼ 68 % |
Questions about Cotton
How popular is the name Cotton?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 507 births across 1 country.
When was Cotton most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2015, at 0.8 births per 100,000.
Is Cotton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Cotton is a boy name.