Total births
1,198
Unisex name · since 1912
Copeland
Copeland has 1,198 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2002
- among boys today
- 1,198
- born since 1912
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Copeland currently ranks #2002 among unisex names in America, with 1,198 babies recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Copeland recorded 1,198 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #2002 nationally today, ahead of 86% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #2002 among boys today
- 1,198 born since 1912
- 2020s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Copeland is currently the #2002 unisex name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 1,198 born since 1912, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2002
- among boys today
- 1,198
- born since 1912
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Copeland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2002
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Copeland was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
138 babies were named Copeland in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Copeland compares
1,198 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Copeland's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Copeland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,198 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 138 | 23 | 22,252 |
Copeland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Copeland's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 138, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Copeland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,002
Active since
1912
Copeland popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 138
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Copeland popularity over time - girls
281 total births recorded since 2009 (Copeland as girls' name)
Copeland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Copeland's strongest decade.
468 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Copeland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s 156
2000s
156 births
- 2010s
2010s
458 births
- 2020s
2020s
468 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 468 births (39% of all-time use).
How Copeland compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Copeland's total volume
Copeland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Copeland by state
Where Copeland concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 101 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 46 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 41 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 33 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 20 | 1.7% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 14 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 11 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Copeland's total US births 8.4%
Even split
101 of 1,198 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Copeland appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Copeland? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 1,198 babies named Copeland. Today it holds rank #2002 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 138 births.
When was Copeland most popular? ▼
Copeland was most popular in the 2020s decade with 468 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Copeland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Copeland are Texas (101 births), Georgia (46 births), Tennessee (41 births).
Is Copeland a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Copeland is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,198 births, and as a girl's name it has 281 births.
How long has the name Copeland been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Copeland since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Copeland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Copper, Copelan, Cope, Copelin, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Copeland's data
- Texas records the most Copelands (101 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Copeland
Nearby Names Like Copeland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Copeland
Copper Boy
#4285 429 births
Copelan Boy
#6411 211 births
Cope Boy
#11545 142 births
Copelin Boy
#7651 69 births
Copen Boy
59 births
Compare Copeland side by side: Copeland vs Copper Copeland vs Copelan Copeland vs Cope
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Copeland: #2002 Unisex Name - 1,198 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/copeland. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Copeland draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.