Cope Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Cope means 'to buy' or 'head'
Meaning of the Name Cope
Cope is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'kaupa' meaning 'to buy'. It was originally a nickname given to someone who traded or bartered. The name can also be a variant of the Medieval English name 'Colp', meaning 'head', or 'top'. Cope can also refer to an ecclesiastical garment worn by clergy during religious ceremonies.
Popularity of the Name Cope
The popularity for the name Cope peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 13 births, which ranked number 14,760 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Cope had the most male births in 2015 with 13, which ranked number 6,319 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Cope has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%. Among males, Cope has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cope
- 10 Year Trend of Cope: -27.27%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cope: -27.27%
Popularity of Cope by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cope. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cope in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cope is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cope
- Total Births of Cope: 8 (-3.13%)
- Male Births of Cope: 8 (-3.13%)
Given the downward trend of Cope over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Cope have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.13%.