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Copeland

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Pronounced KOHP-land /ˈkoʊp.lənd/High

Meaning: From an English surname and place name — from Old Norse kaupa-land, 'bought land; purchased land'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Bought land: Copeland is an English surname — 'bought land'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KOHP-land').
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Origin LowEnglish, Norse
MeaningFrom an English surname and place name — from Old Norse kaupa-land, 'bought land; purchased land'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#6170 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 281

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820092025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Copeland comes from an English surname and place name — from Old Norse kaupa-land, 'bought land; purchased land' (place names in northern England). Also the surname of composer Aaron Copland. A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Cope).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, bought-land at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Copeland comes from an English place name, from the Old Norse kaupa-land, 'bought land; purchased land' — a crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KOHP-land').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Copeland — surname/place-name

Variations

CopelynCopelandCopelin

Nicknames

Cope

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Copeland mean?

Copeland is an English surname — Old Norse 'bought land; purchased land'.

How do you pronounce Copeland?

It's said KOHP-land /ˈkoʊp.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Copeland a boy or girl name?

Copeland is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Copeland?

Copeland is a rare name in the U.S.

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