Rising since 2007, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Cope since 1998
Babies named Cope per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cope's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Cope is a rare, modern given name for boys, first appearing in U.S. records in 1998. As of 2025, it ranks 6,803 nationally, with only about 1 in 142,340 baby boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far is also 2025, reflecting a steady rise in usage since 2007. The name is most popular in Texas, the leading state for newborns named Cope. Despite its rarity, it fits a broader trend of surname-style first names, offering a concise and sturdy sound similar to Cole or Reid.
Cope is a rare modern given name, first recorded in the United States in 1998. It likely originated as a surname, derived from the Old English 'cāp' (cape or cloak), used as an occupational name for a maker or seller of cloaks, or possibly as a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive cape. As a first name, it follows the trend of using surnames as given names in English-speaking countries.
Where Cope is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Cope
Names that share Cope's style, for a brother or sister.
