Cotter
Pronunciation: [ k-AHT-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cotter first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 51 babies have been named Cotter in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cotter is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,041 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,041
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cotter
Cotter is a boy name .
Cotter is currently ranked #22,041 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cotter include Cot, Cott, Cotty, Cottie, Coy, Coie, and Cotkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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