Rising since 1985, #1,358 for boys today.
Popularity of Copeland since 1912
Babies named Copeland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 12 |
| 1920s | 0 | 26 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 52 |
| 2000s | 5 | 156 |
| 2010s | 166 | 458 |
| 2020s | 110 | 468 |
Meaning & origin
Copeland began as an English surname but has been adopted as a first name, a path many surnames have taken in the U.S. Its earliest recorded use as a given name was in 1912, but its real climb started in the 1980s. It reached its peak rank of 1,358 in 2025, when it was given to about 1 in 12,377 newborns. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, and its strongest popularity is found in Arkansas, Alabama, and Oklahoma. It remains a relatively uncommon choice, avoiding the top 1,000, which may appeal to parents looking for a distinctive name that still feels familiar.
Copeland is an English surname derived from Old English 'ceap' meaning 'bargain, sale' and 'land' meaning 'land', thus referring to purchased or rented land. It originally denoted someone who lived on or owned land acquired by purchase rather than inheritance. As a given name, its use is modern and mainly American, following the trend of surnames as first names. It has risen in popularity since the 1980s and is now used for both boys and girls, though more common for boys.
Where Copeland is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cope, Cody
Sibling names for Copeland
Names that share Copeland's style, for a brother or sister.
