Rising since 2015, #874 for boys today.
Popularity of Coast since 2014
Babies named Coast per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 60 |
| 2020s | 81 | 705 |
Meaning & origin
Coast is a modern coinage that entered the U.S. baby name lexicon in 2014, part of a wave of word names drawn from geography. By 2025 it had climbed to rank 874, with a 1 in 6,234 incidence among newborn boys. The name has been rising steadily since 2015 and reached its peak rank in 2025. Its highest popularity is concentrated in the Mountain West, particularly Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. As a name without deep historical or cultural roots, Coast appeals to parents seeking a fresh, minimalist nature name with a strong, clean sound.
Coast first appeared as a given name in the United States in the 2010s, modeled on the English vocabulary word. It follows a modern trend of nature- and place-inspired names, similar to River or Sky. Its use remains rare and primarily American.
Where Coast is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Coast
Names that share Coast's style, for a brother or sister.
