Holding steady, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Covey since 1969
Babies named Covey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 39 |
| 1980s | 0 | 24 |
| 1990s | 0 | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 | 18 |
| 2010s | 12 | 66 |
| 2020s | 82 | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Covey is a modern unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, gaining modest use as part of the trend for surname-inspired, nature-associated names. Its peak popularity occurred in 2025, when it ranked 3,128 with 1 in 44,949 babies named Covey, and it was most common in Utah. The name's trajectory has been relatively stable, suggesting a steady but small presence. While its exact origin is uncertain, it likely connects to an English surname meaning 'a small flock of birds' or 'dweller by a cove,' giving it a quiet, outdoorsy appeal.
Covey is a modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1969. It likely derives from the English surname Covey, either a variant of 'Cove' (a topographic name for someone who lived near a cove) or from the Middle English 'covey' meaning 'a small flock of partridges' (from Old French 'couvée', a brood). Its use as a given name follows the trend of surname-inspired choices popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Where Covey is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Covey
Names that share Covey's style, for a brother or sister.
