Cutina
A feminine name derived from the French word "coutine" meaning "small hill".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Cutina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cutina today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cutina births was 1972 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cutina. 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 Cutina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
1972
32 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1977 SSA rank
#8,670
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Cutina: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cutina 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 Cutina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 52 | 52 |
Geography
Where Cutinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cutina
The name Cutina has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "Cutu," which means "heart" or "core."
The earliest known historical reference to the name Cutina can be found in the Liber Linteus, an Etruscan ritual calendar dating back to the 7th century BC. This ancient text mentions a woman named Cutina who was a prominent figure in the religious ceremonies of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Cutina was a celebrated Etruscan artist and sculptor who lived in the city of Veii in the 5th century BC. Her exquisite terracotta figurines and intricate bronze works were highly prized by the Etruscan nobility and have been uncovered in numerous archaeological excavations.
In the 3rd century BC, a woman named Cutina was the wife of Larth Tafna, a prominent Etruscan military leader and statesman. Historical records indicate that she played an influential role in the political affairs of the time and was revered for her wisdom and diplomacy.
During the Roman era, the name Cutina was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan roots. One notable figure was Cutina Fulvia, a wealthy Roman matron who lived in the 1st century AD and was renowned for her philanthropy and patronage of the arts.
Another historical figure named Cutina was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to accounts from the time, she was executed for her unwavering faith during the persecutions under the Roman emperor Diocletian. Her martyrdom was celebrated by the early Christian church, and she was later venerated as a saint.
Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name Cutina appeared sporadically in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy, where it was likely preserved through families with Etruscan or Roman ancestry. However, it remained a relatively uncommon name and was often associated with the cultural and historical connections to the ancient Etruscan civilization.
People
Cutina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cutina 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
Cutina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cutina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cutina 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 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Cutina a common name?
We classify Cutina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cutina most popular?
The single biggest year for Cutina was 1972, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cutina is about 54 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 Cutina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cutina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cutina 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 Cutina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cutina 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 Cutina 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 Cutina?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.