Cotton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Coal town, dark settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #8388 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Colton. Shares the meaning 'Coal town, dark settlement.'
Similar names: colton, coleton, colston, compton, cortney, coleston, connie
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Cotton? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Cotton, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cotton
What does the name Cotton mean?
Cotton means “Coal town, dark settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Cotton?
Cotton has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Coal town, dark settlement”.
How popular is Cotton?
Cotton ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Cotton most popular?
Cotton peaked in 2015 with 31 babies registered that year.
Is Cotton a boy or girl name?
Cotton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Cottons in registered births are male.
Is the name Cotton rising or falling in popularity?
Cotton has fallen 2726 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5517 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Cotton been recorded?
Cotton appears in birth records across 41 years — from 1918 through 2025.