Doug Cota

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Doug Cota — English
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Doug Cota is a name that combines English origins. The first name Doug is a masculine given name of English origin. Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas. The surname Cota: Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de. Doug is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Doug reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Doug

English

Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas.

Surname: Cota

Spanish

Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Doug is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Doug by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Doug Cota

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Doug Cota:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Doug?
The first name Doug originates from English. Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas.
When was Doug most popular?
The name Doug reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cota?
The surname Cota originates from Spanish. Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de.
What are the origins of the name Doug Cota?
The name Doug Cota combines two different traditions: the first name Doug has English roots, while the surname Cota originates from Spanish.
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