Coyt
A diminutive derived from Quentin or Quino, both meaning "fifth" in Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Coyt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coyt today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coyt births was 1927 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coyt. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coyt. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
1927
11 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,090
Tracked since 1914
Census
Coyt in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 146 people with the first name Coyt, which placed it at #46,062 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,062
National first-name rank
People counted
146
146 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
90.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coyt
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Coyt is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Coyt described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Coyt at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 132
- Black or African American6.8% · 10
- Two or more races2.1% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Popularity
Coyt: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coyt from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 52 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coyt 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 Coyt during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Coyts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Coyt
The name Coyt is a rare and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have emerged from the Old Norse language, spoken by the Vikings and other Scandinavian peoples during the Middle Ages. The word "koytr" in Old Norse meant "small" or "diminutive," suggesting that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone of a petite stature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coyt can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives and fictional tales that provide a glimpse into the lives and traditions of the Norse people. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, written in the 13th century, there is a mention of a character named Coyt Oddsson, a farmer and chieftain who played a pivotal role in the events of the story.
As the centuries passed, the name Coyt seemed to have fallen into obscurity, with only a few notable individuals bearing it. In the 16th century, Coyt Hendricksen was a Dutch explorer and navigator who accompanied the famous explorer Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World. Hendricksen played a crucial role in mapping the coastlines of what is now Atlantic Canada.
In the 18th century, Coyt van Wessem was a renowned Dutch painter and engraver, known for his intricate etchings and landscapes. His works can still be found in prestigious art galleries and museums across Europe, showcasing the artistic talent of this individual with the unusual name.
The 19th century saw the birth of Coyt Brewster, an American author and journalist. Born in 1844, Brewster wrote extensively about the American West and the experiences of settlers and pioneers. His book, "The Trail Blazers," published in 1878, provides a firsthand account of the westward expansion and the challenges faced by those seeking new opportunities in the untamed wilderness.
Another notable figure bearing the name Coyt was Coyt Remington, a British explorer and naturalist who lived from 1858 to 1932. Remington embarked on numerous expeditions to remote regions of Africa and Asia, documenting the flora and fauna he encountered along the way. His extensive collection of specimens and detailed journals made significant contributions to the field of natural history during his time.
While the name Coyt may be rare in modern times, its history can be traced back to the ancient Norse language and the rich cultural tapestry of the Scandinavian peoples. From farmers and chieftains to explorers, artists, and naturalists, those who have carried this name have left an indelible mark on the world, reminding us of the unique stories and legacies woven into the fabric of human history.
People
Coyt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coyt 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
Coyt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coyt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coyt 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 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Coyt a common name?
We classify Coyt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coyt most popular?
The single biggest year for Coyt was 1927, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coyt is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Coyt in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 146 people with the name Coyt, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,062 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Coyt in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Coyt?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Coyt appears almost entirely male. Of the 148 people counted with this name, 99.3% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Coyt?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Coyt is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Black (6.8%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Coyt most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Coyt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (132 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Coyt in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coyt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coyt in the SSA data are male. 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 Coyt still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coyt 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 Coyt 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.
How many people are named Coyt?
Find out how many people have the name Coyt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.