Gotti

A boy's name of Italian origin with 123 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A surname from Italian.

Gotti is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, from an Italian surname. In American culture, the Gotti name gained widespread recognition through John Gotti, the flamboyant New York crime figure, giving the name a bold, street-tough energy — though as a given name it reflects parents drawn to Italian-American heritage and strong syllabic impact.

EtymologyShow more

Gotti is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Italian naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Gotti creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

123

Total births

Since 2005

2006

Peak year

12 births

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Popularity Over Time

Gotti has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.

First appeared: 2005Peak: 2006 (12 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gotti
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	29	#8259	▼
2010s	51	#10323	▲
2000s	43	#8979	—

The Story of Gotti

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Gotti is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Gotti are most likely born between 2005 and 2016.

How rare is Gotti?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gotti is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 51 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Gotti by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 2005–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gotti
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	7	#10083	-4 (-36.4%)
2022	11	#7426	0
2021	11	#7268	+1 (10.0%)
2019	10	#7830	+4 (66.7%)
2018	6	#11251	+1 (20.0%)
2017	5	#12920	-6 (-54.5%)
2014	11	#7211	+4 (57.1%)
2012	7	#10073	+2 (40.0%)
2011	5	#12950	-2 (-28.6%)
2010	7	#10025	0
2009	7	#10216	-4 (-36.4%)
2008	11	#7370	+4 (57.1%)
2007	7	#10143	-5 (-41.7%)
2006	12	#6604	+6 (100.0%)
2005	6	#10560	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Gotti is primarily a boy's name.

When was Gotti most popular?

Gotti reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gotti?

Gotti is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 123 babies in the U.S. since 2005. Its peak was in 2006.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2023