Trotter is of English origin and means 'one who trots or walks quickly'. It was initially used as a nickname for someone known for their swift pace, often in reference to the action rather than the person's character. The name Trotter is found predominantly in English-speaking countries.
The name Trotter had a consistent popularity with 5 births each in 2006 and 2008. There was a slight increase to 6 births in 2010, followed by another 5 births in 2013. Over these years, the total number of babies named Trotter is 21.