Covey
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,128 in 2025
38 babies were named Covey in the US in 2025. It has climbed 8,894 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Covey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Covey, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Covey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCovey first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearCovey is at its all-time high right now: #3,128 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCovey is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 45,045.
- TrendCovey has climbed 8,894 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCovey is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #274. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlCovey is given to both boys and girls: 60% of the 63 babies named Covey in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Covey
Covey is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-vey”. US birth records list Covey for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 29 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,128 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1970s | 2.3 | 429,185 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 280,899 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,308 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Covey
What is the origin of the name Covey?
Covey has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Covey a boy or girl name?
Covey is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Covey?
Covey ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,128).