Is Coty a boy's or girl's name?

Coty is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 778 recorded births.

When was Coty most popular?

Coty reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 558 births that year. It is currently ranked #9131 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Coty?

Coty is currently ranked #9131 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,516 babies since 1956.

Coty

A French name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsFrenchDeclining Also a pet name

#9131▼ 53in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Coty is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, from the French surname Coty meaning 'hillside' or 'slope.' Made internationally famous by the French perfume house Coty — founded in 1904 by François Coty — the name carries a subtle luxury and cosmopolitan flair alongside a pleasant, easy sound.

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Popularity Over Time

Coty was #2753 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9131, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Coty
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	47	#8214	▼
2010s	174	#5383	▼
2000s	346	#3338	▼
1990s	3,070	#760	▲
1980s	1,684	#925	▲
1970s	172	#2656	▲
1960s	18	#3893	▲
1950s	5	#4050	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(59 years, 1956–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Coty
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#9131	0
2023	8	#9078	-1 (-11.1%)
2022	9	#8439	-1 (-10.0%)
2021	10	#7716	-2 (-16.7%)
2020	12	#6707	0
2019	12	#6855	-2 (-14.3%)
2018	14	#6096	-3 (-17.6%)
2017	17	#5333	-3 (-15.0%)
2016	20	#4811	+2 (11.1%)
2015	18	#5095	+2 (12.5%)
2014	16	#5523	+3 (23.1%)
2013	13	#6316	-9 (-40.9%)
2012	22	#4418	+6 (37.5%)
2011	16	#5472	-10 (-38.5%)
2010	26	#3912	+6 (30.0%)
2009	20	#4780	-1 (-4.8%)
2008	21	#4570	-2 (-8.7%)
2007	23	#4259	-4 (-14.8%)
2006	27	#3696	+6 (28.6%)
2005	21	#4222	-17 (-44.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Coty as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Coty has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 778 births since 1966.

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Current rank

778

Total births

1987

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Coty be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Coty is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #9131. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Coty has two lives

Coty, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1956–2024) · Methodology