Cottrell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOT-rel / /ˈkɒtrəl/French; English
Meaning
French: 'little cot'; English: 'dweller by the cottage'
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Cottrell is of French origin, derived from the word 'cot', meaning a small house or cottage. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. Over time, it evolved into a given name. The name is relatively uncommon as a first name but has historical roots in both French and English cultures.
Trend Summary
Cottrell has remained relatively uncommon as a first name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cott
- Cottrell
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cottrell was first seen in the United States in 1918. Cottrell has ranked as high as #888 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cottrell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |