Copeland
Every Copeland since 1912 — 1,479 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Copeland
Copeland is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,359 in 2025 with 138 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,479 American babies have been named Copeland — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Copeland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Copeland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,170 | 138 | #1,359 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,691 | 77 | #1,997 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,477 | 60 | #2,322 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,270 | 62 | #2,302 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,752 | 61 | #2,282 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,908 | 70 | #2,028 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,482 | 74 | #1,978 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,584 | 71 | #2,033 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,835 | 67 | #2,070 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,320 | 38 | #3,072 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,073 | 52 | #2,435 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,034 | 43 | #2,761 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,222 | 39 | #2,900 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,030 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,251 | 28 | #3,709 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,546 | 21 | #4,548 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,930 | 17 | #5,369 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,747 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,803 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,165 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,864 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,298 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,332 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,793 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,026 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,826 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #7,975 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,350 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,422 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,832 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,110 |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,333 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,430 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,149 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Copeland in 2025?
Copeland ranked #1,359 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 138 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Copeland?
1,479 babies have been named Copeland in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Copeland most popular?
Copeland peaked in 2025, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Copeland a boy or girl name?
Copeland is used for both: about 19% of babies named Copeland have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Copeland rising or falling?
Copeland is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.