Covey

Covey - A very unique male name

Covey appeared on the charts for the first time in 2019 on position #3160. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Covey and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Covey? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Covey. The baby boy name Covey was given to 18 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2529 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 81,460 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Covey peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2529.

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Covey is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Covey is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #275 - and is the least popular in Utah at position #275.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Covey is where you live.

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Covey origin and meaning

English surname — origin uncertain

A transferred surname whose own meaning is uncertain

Covey is an English surname — also the ordinary word for a small flock of game birds — transferred to first-name use only in 2019. The surname's derivation is debated, so no meaning beyond the flock word can be attested, and the given name is profiled as a surname transfer.

Origin uncertain

Covey is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Covey, pop culture references for the name Covey and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Covey

We've found the following names that sound similar to Covey, sorted by popularity.

Coby / Chevy / Chip / Cove / Cobe / Cobi / Cobey / Chief / Cosby / Chaffee /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Covey

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Covey a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Covey?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KUV-ee · /ˈkʌvi/
Families split between KUV-ee and KOH-vee (the self-help author Stephen Covey says KOH-vee).

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Covy — Shortened spelling

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2019, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

A soft surname name in the Cody/Corey sound family, still almost unused.

Worth knowing

• Stephen Covey's surname is the main reference point, and even his family pronounces it differently from the flock word.