Rising since 2008, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Coe since 1914
Babies named Coe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Coe is a concise and uncommon name that has been given to boys in the United States since at least 1914. With a current rank of 4249 in 2025, it is a rare choice, occurring approximately 1 in every 71,170 births. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 2008 and saw its peak year in 2025, indicating a slow but steady increase in usage. Despite its rarity, Coe lacks a well-defined meaning or clear etymology, likely stemming from an English surname or as a truncated form of longer names. It has not been recorded in any top state data, suggesting its use is diffuse across the country. Coe offers a short, punchy option for parents seeking an unusual name with a surname-like quality.
Coe is a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an English surname. The surname Coe may come from the Middle English word 'co' meaning 'jackdaw' or from a place name. Alternatively, it could be a short form of names like Coel or Coen. As a given name, Coe has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Coe
Names that share Coe's style, for a brother or sister.
