Cove
Every Cove since 1997 — 1,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cove
Cove is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,192 in 2025 with 171 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,696 American babies have been named Cove — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 271 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 Cove stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cove 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 | 100 | #1,933 | 171 | #1,192 |
| 2024 | 81 | #2,288 | 168 | #1,206 |
| 2023 | 94 | #2,064 | 145 | #1,316 |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,322 | 136 | #1,376 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,753 | 72 | #2,042 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,788 | 72 | #1,981 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,440 | 83 | #1,826 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,759 | 58 | #2,307 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,897 | 51 | #2,496 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,223 | 44 | #2,733 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,041 | 53 | #2,415 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,996 | 22 | #4,422 |
| 2013 | — | — | 28 | #3,676 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,732 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,850 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,527 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,315 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,823 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,717 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,395 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,133 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,212 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,897 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cove in 2025?
Cove ranked #1,192 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 171 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cove?
1,696 babies have been named Cove in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cove most popular?
Cove peaked in 2025, when 271 newborns received the name.
Is Cove a boy or girl name?
Cove is used for both: about 28% of babies named Cove have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Cove rising or falling?
Cove is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.