Covert
Hidden, secret, obscure, or concealed from view.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Covert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Covert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Covert births was 1924 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Covert. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Covert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1924
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#3,972
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Covert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Covert 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 Covert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Covert
The name Covert finds its origins in the Middle English word "covert," which meant "concealed" or "hidden." This word was derived from the Old French word "cuvert," which stemmed from the Latin word "coopertus," meaning "covered."
The name Covert emerged during the late medieval period, likely as a descriptive surname or nickname for someone who lived a discreet or secretive lifestyle, or perhaps someone who worked in a covert or undercover capacity.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in historical records such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, where a certain "William Covert" was mentioned. During this time, surnames were just starting to become more widespread, and many were derived from occupations, physical traits, or personal characteristics.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the given name Covert was Covert van Helpen, a Dutch diplomat and military officer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries (c. 1573-1618). He played a significant role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule and served as a representative of the Dutch Republic in various diplomatic missions.
Another notable figure was Covert Loockermans, a Dutch-American colonist and trader who lived in the 17th century (c. 1623-1671). He was one of the earliest settlers in what is now Brooklyn, New York, and played a prominent role in the development of the Dutch colony of New Netherland.
In the 18th century, Covert Bennet (1718-1782) was an American soldier and politician who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress during the American Revolutionary War. He played a crucial role in the early days of the United States' fight for independence.
Moving into the 19th century, Covert Marsh (1801-1873) was an American educator and author who wrote several popular textbooks on geography and grammar. His works were widely used in schools across the United States during his lifetime.
Finally, in the 20th century, Covert Nots (1905-1988) was a Dutch-American photographer and cinematographer who worked on numerous Hollywood films, including several collaborations with the renowned director Alfred Hitchcock.
While the name Covert may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich history dating back to medieval times, reflecting a sense of discretion and secrecy that has endured throughout the centuries.
People
Covert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Covert 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
Covert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Covert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Covert 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 - US residents.
Is Covert a common name?
We classify Covert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Covert most popular?
The single biggest year for Covert was 1924, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Covert is about 0 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 Covert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Covert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Covert in the SSA data are male. 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 Covert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Covert 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 Covert 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 people are called Covert?
You can see how many Americans are named Covert on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.