Cove
4 countries#1191 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cove was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,696 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #1191 · peaked in 2025 with 271 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Utah, Florida, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
102 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #417 · peaked in 2025 with 22 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
61 births recorded 2014–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2021 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
38 births recorded 2022–2025 · currently #316 · peaked in 2025 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2025–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2025 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cove’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #12055 | — |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓312 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↑6600 |
| 2009 | #7236 | ↓1469 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↑1758 |
| 2011 | #4822 | ↑656 |
| 2012 | #3714 | ↑1108 |
| 2013 | #3661 | ↑53 |
| 2014 | #4392 | ↓731 |
| 2015 | #2412 | ↑1980 |
| 2016 | #2726 | ↓314 |
| 2017 | #2493 | ↑233 |
| 2018 | #2300 | ↑193 |
| 2019 | #1823 | ↑477 |
| 2020 | #1977 | ↓154 |
| 2021 | #2040 | ↓63 |
| 2022 | #1374 | ↑666 |
| 2023 | #1315 | ↑59 |
| 2024 | #1205 | ↑110 |
| 2025 | #1191 | ↑14 |
Frequently asked questions about Cove
Is Cove a popular name?
Yes — Cove currently ranks #1191 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cove more common for boys or girls?
Cove is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cove most popular?
Cove peaked in 2025 in United States, with 271 recorded births that year.
Is Cove rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cove’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9265 in 1997 to #1191 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cove?
At least 1,798 babies have been recorded with the name Cove across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Cove popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cove appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Cove?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cove include Kristopher, Jair, Syncere.
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