Is Coast a boy's or girl's name?

Coast is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 55 recorded births.

When was Coast most popular?

Coast reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 184 births that year. It is currently ranked #1137 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Coast?

Coast is currently ranked #1137 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 490 babies since 2014.

Coast

An uncommon Old French pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld FrenchRising fast Also a pet name

#1137▲ 453in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A region of British Columbia, Canada.

Coast is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old French origin, from the Latin costa (rib, side, shore), meaning 'shoreline' or 'where land meets sea.' It is an evocative nature word used as a given name.

Part of a growing trend of geography and nature words becoming baby names — alongside River, Sky, and Lake — Coast carries an immediate, visceral image of freedom, openness, and the power of natural landscapes. Rare as a given name, it makes a striking, unambiguous statement about a parent's love of the natural world.

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Popularity Over Time

Coast has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Coast
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	430	#2354	▲
2010s	60	#8767	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 2014–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Coast
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	184	#1137	+75 (68.8%)
2023	109	#1590	+44 (67.7%)
2022	65	#2219	+17 (35.4%)
2021	48	#2658	+24 (100.0%)
2020	24	#4166	+3 (14.3%)
2019	21	#4668	+14 (200.0%)
2018	7	#9873	-5 (-41.7%)
2017	12	#6759	+7 (140.0%)
2016	5	#12562	-3 (-37.5%)
2015	8	#8904	+1 (14.3%)
2014	7	#9834	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Coast as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Coast has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 55 births since 2019.

#7294

Current rank

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Coast be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Coast is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1137. As a girl's name, it ranks #7294.

Coast has two lives

Coast, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2014–2024) · Methodology