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

Copeland is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 262 recorded births.

When was Copeland most popular?

Copeland reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 77 births that year. It is currently ranked #1992 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Copeland?

Copeland is currently ranked #1992 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,060 babies since 1912.

Copeland

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld NorseRising fast

#1992▲ 327in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Copeland is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old Norse origin, from the Norse kaupland, meaning 'bought land' or 'merchant's land.' It entered English as a habitational surname. The name is associated with Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre.

Copeland has a confident, contemporary feel — it is a surname name with an artistic association, carrying both historical weight and modern cultural relevance.

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Popularity Over Time

Copeland climbed 3305 spots in the last 20 years — from #5297 to #1992.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Copeland
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	330	#2183	▼
2010s	458	#2953	▲
2000s	156	#5421	▲
1990s	52	#7731	▲
1980s	10	#6788	▲
1970s	5	#4832	▼
1940s	6	#3379	▲
1930s	5	#4110	▼
1920s	26	#4269	▲
1910s	12	#2887	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(45 years, 1912–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Copeland
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	77	#1992	+17 (28.3%)
2023	60	#2319	-2 (-3.2%)
2022	62	#2299	+1 (1.6%)
2021	61	#2281	-9 (-12.9%)
2020	70	#2026	-4 (-5.4%)
2019	74	#1978	+3 (4.2%)
2018	71	#2032	+4 (6.0%)
2017	67	#2070	+29 (76.3%)
2016	38	#3069	-14 (-26.9%)
2015	52	#2434	+9 (20.9%)
2014	43	#2761	+4 (10.3%)
2013	39	#2899	+14 (56.0%)
2012	25	#4030	-3 (-10.7%)
2011	28	#3709	+7 (33.3%)
2010	21	#4547	+4 (23.5%)
2009	17	#5368	-3 (-15.0%)
2008	20	#4746	-7 (-25.9%)
2007	27	#3803	+14 (107.7%)
2006	13	#6165	-4 (-23.5%)
2005	17	#4862	+2 (13.3%)

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

Copeland as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Copeland has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 262 births since 2009.

#6665

Current rank

262

Total births

2018

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Copeland be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Copeland is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1992. As a girl's name, it ranks #6665.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1912–2024) · Methodology