Copelynn
A feminine name of unknown meaning, possibly combining elements from other existing names.
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Copelynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Copelynn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Copelynn births was 2022 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Copelynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2022
47 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,464
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Copelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Copelynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 138 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Copelynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Copelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Copelynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Copelynn
The given name Copelynn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical origins or etymology. It appears to be a creative combination of elements from various languages and cultural traditions, rather than being derived from a specific linguistic source.
While the name itself is not found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, its components may have roots in different cultures. The "Cope" portion could potentially be linked to the Old English word "cop," meaning "top" or "summit," or the Dutch word "kop," meaning "head" or "cup." However, this connection is speculative and not definitively established.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Copelynn are relatively recent, with no known instances prior to the late 20th or early 21st century. It is challenging to find notable historical figures who bore this specific name, as it is a modern creation.
However, there are a few individuals who have adopted or been given the name Copelynn in recent times. One such person is Copelynn Stickney, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. Another is Copelynn Miller, an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, whose music blends elements of country and pop.
Beyond these two individuals, it is difficult to identify additional famous or notable people throughout history who have borne the name Copelynn. Due to its modern origins and relatively limited use, there is a lack of well-documented historical references or records associated with this particular given name.
It is worth noting that the name Copelynn may continue to evolve and gain broader recognition in the future, potentially leading to more widespread use and documented historical references. However, as of now, its history and origins remain largely obscure and open to interpretation.
People
Copelynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Copelynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Copelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Copelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Copelynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Copelynn a common name?
We classify Copelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 204 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Copelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Copelynn was 2022, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Copelynn is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Copelynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Copelynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Copelynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Copelynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Copelynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Copelynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Copelynn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.