Copeland
How to say it: KOHP-lund · /ˈkoʊplənd/
From English surname meaning 'bought land' - modern surname-name used for boys and girls.
Copeland was the 1,181st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 157 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,030 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,181 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 157 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,116 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,030 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Moving upward as a surname choice, Copeland enjoys its prime in the 2020s. Sitting at its crest, future movement leans upward.
What goes with it
Sturdy crisp sounds built from two syllables into something confident and current. Sutton reflects a parallel taste.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Copeland is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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