The French name Côte is of geographical origin, deriving from the word 'côte', which means coast or hillside. It was often given as a surname to individuals who lived near such features or worked in coastal regions like sailors and fishermen. Today, Côte is also used as a given name, particularly in France and other French-speaking countries.
The name Côte experienced varied popularity over the years, with peaks of 18 births in 1993 and 15 births each in 1988, 1991, and 1995. However, it's notable that there were fewer than 10 births annually from 2000 onwards.