Cove
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Clover plant, key-like
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #1192 in 2025 with 171 babies born.
History: Cove surged in the 2020s as a nature name evoking sheltered coastal waters. America's coves — from Maine to California — are places of beauty and refuge. Cove represents the newest wave of American nature naming.
Similar names: clove, coe, covey, clover, cloe, cobe, coen, cole
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Cove? About 1 in 12,282 babies born in 2025 were named Cove, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cove
What does the name Cove mean?
Cove means “Clover plant, key-like” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Cove?
Cove has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Clover plant, key-like”.
How popular is Cove?
Cove ranked #1191 in 2025 — given to 171 babies that year.
When was Cove most popular?
Cove peaked in 2025 with 171 babies registered that year.
Is Cove a boy or girl name?
Cove is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 72% of Coves are boys and 28% are girls.
Is the name Cove rising or falling in popularity?
Cove has risen 3645 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4836 in 2020 to #1191 in 2025.
How long has Cove been recorded?
Cove appears in birth records across 24 years — from 1997 through 2025.