Boy · #6,549 in 2026

Copelan

Name: Popularity of the name Copelan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Copelan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,549

Peak Rank

#3,170 (2018)

Total Babies

223

5-Yr Trend

-35%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#3170

Peak Rank

223

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Copelan

Copelan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 36 Copelans were born — ranking #3,170 that year. As of 2026, Copelan ranks #6,549 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-35%). In total, more than 223 Copelans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Copelan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Copelan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Copelin
Capelin
Capulin
Capelan
Capellan
Coplin
Koplin
Cappella
Cobbling
Cappello
Capellini
Cappelli

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Copelan

What does the name Copelan mean?

Copelan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Copelan in 2026?

In 2026, Copelan ranks #6,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Copelan most popular?

Copelan reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #3,170 that year with 36 babies given the name.

Is Copelan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Copelan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Copelan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Copelan include Toryn, Zein, Nirvan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Copelan

Copelan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 223 births in the dataset. Copelan's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #3,170. Use the chart and map above to compare Copelan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.