Kopelin
A male name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old Russian.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kopelin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kopelin today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kopelin births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kopelin. 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 Kopelin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,218
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Kopelin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kopelin 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 5 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
Kopelin 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 Kopelin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kopelin
The name Kopelin is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, likely within the Slavic language family. Its roots can be traced back to the Cyrillic alphabet, which was developed in the 9th century and used for various Slavic languages.
One possible origin of the name is the Proto-Slavic word "kop," meaning "spear" or "lance." This suggests that Kopelin may have been a name given to individuals associated with weapons or warfare, such as soldiers or warriors. Alternatively, it could be derived from the word "kopa," meaning "heap" or "pile," perhaps referring to someone involved in agriculture or trade.
While there are no definitive historical records linking the name Kopelin to specific ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Slavic roots indicate that it may have been in use among various Slavic communities throughout Eastern Europe during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kopelin was Kopelin of Novgorod, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 12th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles from the Novgorod Republic, a medieval East Slavic state located in what is now northwestern Russia.
In the 15th century, Kopelin Vasiliev was a notable Russian explorer and trader who traveled extensively throughout Siberia and established trade routes between Russia and Central Asia. His expeditions played a significant role in expanding Russian influence in the region.
During the 16th century, Kopelin Ivanovich was a Russian nobleman and military commander who served under Ivan the Terrible. He is known for his role in the conquest of the Kazan Khanate and the subsequent integration of the region into the Russian Empire.
In the 18th century, Kopelin Petrovich was a respected Russian artist and painter who specialized in portraiture. His works were highly regarded among the Russian nobility and can be found in various art collections throughout the country.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Kopelin Alexandrovich was a prominent Russian writer and poet who contributed to the development of the Russian literary scene during the Golden Age of Russian literature. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
People
Kopelin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kopelin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kopelin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kopelin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kopelin 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kopelin a common name?
We classify Kopelin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kopelin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kopelin was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kopelin is about 7 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 Kopelin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kopelin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kopelin 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 Kopelin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kopelin 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 Kopelin 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 common is the name Kopelin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.