Coyote is an ancient and richly symbolic name, drawing from Native American traditions, particularly those of the Southwest United States and Mexico. It refers to the clever trickster figure known as the Coyote in these cultures' folklore. The name itself originates from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs, where 'coyotl' means "prairie wolf," reflecting the animal's natural habitat and appearance.
"Coyote appears to have been quite popular as a baby name starting around the mid-2000s, with the number of births increasing significantly from 6 in 2003 to 19 in 2020 and again in 2023. However, there was a notable drop to 8 births in 2021 after reaching peak popularity."