How Many People Are Named Cove?
Complete statistics for the name Cove: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cove means a small sheltered bay, fitting for a name that's very rare with only 1,412 people named Cove in the US today, making up just 1 in 233,761 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,422 under-30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 1,422 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cove Through the Generations
Cove stands out as a name that's truly capturing the hearts of new parents, with its peak year being 2024 when 248 babies were given this name. The average age of those named Cove is just 6 years old, indicating its recent surge in popularity. With all 1,422 individuals under 30, Cove is firmly rooted in the younger generation, reflecting a trend towards unique and meaningful names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cove's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cove
How Many People Have the Name Cove?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 691 people in the United States currently share the name Cove. That works out to roughly 1 in every 479,666 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cove a Common or Rare Name?
Cove is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cove Mean?
Cove means "small sheltered bay" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cove in SSA data, approximately 74% are male and 26% are female.
When Was Cove Most Popular?
The name Cove reached peak popularity in 2024, with 248 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cove?
Approximately 691 people named Cove live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 691. That works out to roughly 1 in 479,666 Americans.
Is Cove a rare name?
Cove is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 479,666 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cove mean?
Cove means "small sheltered bay" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Cove more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 74% of people named Cove are male and 26% are female.
When was Cove most popular?
Cove peaked in 2024 with 248 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.