Cotton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOT-un / /ˈkɒtən/English; French
Meaning
English: soft fabric; French: cotton plant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cotton is derived from the English word for the soft textile made from the fibers of the cotton plant. It has been used as a surname and occasionally as a given name. The cotton plant has significant historical importance, particularly in the textile industry. The name may evoke associations with comfort and softness due to its fabric connotation.
Trend Summary
Cotton has seen limited use as a given name and remains relatively uncommon.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cotton was first seen in the United States in 1918. Cotton has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Cotton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cotton (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |