Coyte
Of Old English origin, a diminutive of the name Colin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Coyte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coyte today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coyte births was 1917 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coyte. 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 Coyte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,637
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Coyte: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Coyte 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 Coyte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Coytes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Coyte
The name Coyte has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the early medieval period in Britain. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "cot," which referred to a small dwelling or cottage. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived in a modest home or as a descriptor for a person of humble origins.
One of the earliest known references to the name Coyte can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property completed in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror. In this historical document, there are records of individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Cota and Cote, which further supports the connection to the Old English word "cot."
During the Middle Ages, the name Coyte appeared in various historical records and chronicles, though it was not particularly widespread. One notable figure from this period was Coyte de Boulogne, a French knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) and is mentioned in accounts of the siege of Acre.
As time progressed, the name Coyte experienced variations in spelling, including Coite, Coyt, and Coit. In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Coyte Fitzwilliam was a member of the English gentry and served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, Coyte Kinard was a Dutch merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in the East Indies. His travels and commercial endeavors were documented in contemporary accounts, providing insight into the global reach of individuals bearing this name.
Another noteworthy figure was Coyte Manners, an English scholar and playwright who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is best known for his satirical works and his involvement in literary circles during the Restoration period.
While the name Coyte has never been extremely common, it has persisted throughout history, with various individuals leaving their mark in various fields and regions. The name's origins and evolution reflect the rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the naming traditions of the British Isles and beyond.
People
Coyte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coyte 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
Coyte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coyte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coyte 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 - US residents.
Is Coyte a common name?
We classify Coyte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coyte most popular?
The single biggest year for Coyte was 1917, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coyte is about 0 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 Coyte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coyte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coyte 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 Coyte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coyte 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 Coyte 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 have the name Coyte?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.