Coetta
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Italian or Spanish.
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Coetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Coetta today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coetta births was 1955 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coetta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Coetta is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Coettas were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coetta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1955
8 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1958 SSA rank
#6,259
Tracked since 1938
Popularity
Coetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coetta from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 33 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coetta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Coetta
The name Coetta is believed to be of Latin origin, derived from the word "coetus," which means "assembly" or "gathering." This name likely emerged during the Roman era, possibly as early as the 1st century AD.
Coetta was not a particularly common name in ancient Rome, but it did appear in a few historical records and texts. One of the earliest known references is found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, where he mentions a woman named Coetta who lived during the reign of Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Coetta seemed to fall out of use, but it reemerged in the Renaissance period. One notable figure from this time was Coetta Veneziano, an Italian painter and illustrator who lived in the 16th century (c. 1490-1567). Her works adorned several churches and palaces in Venice and surrounding areas.
In the 17th century, Coetta Grimaldi (1619-1698) was a prominent figure in the court of Louis XIV of France. She served as a lady-in-waiting to the Queen and was known for her wit and intelligence.
Moving into the 18th century, Coetta Balbi (1740-1812) was an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist. She established several charitable organizations and schools for underprivileged children in her hometown of Genoa.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Coetta Smyth (1823-1891) was a British author and social reformer. She wrote several novels that explored issues of gender equality and women's rights, and she was also involved in various charitable causes.
While not as common as some other names, Coetta has a rich history spanning many centuries and cultures. Its Latin roots and associations with gatherings and assemblies have given it a sense of community and togetherness throughout its long lineage.
People
Coetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coetta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coetta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Coetta a common name?
We classify Coetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Coetta was 1955, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coetta is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coetta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coetta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coetta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coetta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coetta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Coetta?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.