Gotti
A masculine Italian name denoting a small bottle or jar.
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the first name Gotti. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gotti today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gotti births was 2006 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gotti. 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.
People living today
122
~ 1 in 2,809,462 Americans
Peak year
2006
12 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,083
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Gotti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gotti from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 51 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Gotti remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gotti 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 Gotti 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 Gotti
The name Gotti finds its origins in the Germanic language, specifically from the Gothic tribe, one of the earliest branches of the Germanic peoples. The Gothic language was spoken by various tribes that originated in what is now southern Sweden and migrated across Europe in the early centuries of the Common Era.
The name Gotti is derived from the Gothic word "gudis," which translates to "god" or "divine." It is believed to have been a name given to individuals with a strong spiritual connection or those born under auspicious circumstances. This name's association with divinity and the supernatural reflects the deep reverence for spiritual forces in early Germanic cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gotti can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century Gothic manuscript containing parts of the Bible translated into the Gothic language. This ancient text, preserved in Sweden, provides evidence of the name's usage during that period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Gotti. One of the earliest was Gotti the Goth (c. 400 AD), a Gothic chieftain who led his people in battles against the Roman Empire. His reputation as a formidable warrior and leader solidified the name's association with strength and power.
In the 8th century, Gotti of Bregenz (c. 720 - c. 800) was a Benedictine monk and missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in what is now modern-day Germany and Switzerland. His efforts in evangelization and founding monasteries further cemented the name's connection to religious devotion.
During the Middle Ages, Gotti von Zwiefalten (c. 1050 - c. 1125) was a renowned Benedictine abbot and scholar who contributed to the intellectual and spiritual life of his time. His writings on monastic reform and theological matters earned him widespread respect and influence.
In the 16th century, Gotti Diedrich Knuth (1529 - 1603) was a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics and the construction of astronomical instruments. His work helped pave the way for the Scientific Revolution and the advancement of astronomical knowledge.
Another notable figure was Gotti Gottfried Müller (1705 - 1783), a German historian and geographer who authored numerous works on world geography and ethnography. His comprehensive studies of different cultures and regions were highly influential in the field of geography during the Age of Enlightenment.
While the name Gotti has its roots in ancient Germanic cultures, it has transcended its linguistic origins and been adopted by various cultures over time, reflecting the rich tapestry of human history and the enduring influence of names.
People
Gotti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gotti as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gotti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gotti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 122 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gotti 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 2,809,462 US residents.
Is Gotti a common name?
We classify Gotti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 123 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gotti most popular?
The single biggest year for Gotti was 2006, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gotti is about 12 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 Gotti in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gotti a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gotti 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 Gotti still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gotti 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 Gotti 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 called Gotti?
You can see how many people have the name Gotti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.