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Covington

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUV-ing-tun /ˈkʌv.ɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: From the English surname and place-name Covington — 'Cofa's town/estate; the estate associated with Cofa'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Cofa's town/estate: Covington is an English surname/place. Stately, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname and place-name Covington — 'Cofa's town/estate; the estate associated with Cofa'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8428 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419242024

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

Covington comes from the English surname and place-name Covington — 'Cofa's town/estate; the estate associated with Cofa' (we note the place). A stately, modern name (said 'KUV-ing-tun'; nickname Cove).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, Cofa's-town at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Covington is an English surname and place-name, 'Cofa's town/estate' — a stately surname-name (we note the place; said 'KUV-ing-tun').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Covington — surname/place-name

Variations

Covingten

Nicknames

Cove

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Covington mean?

Covington is an English surname/place-name — 'Cofa's town/estate'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Covington?

It's said KUV-ing-tun /ˈkʌv.ɪŋ.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Covington a boy or girl name?

Covington is a boy's name.

How popular is Covington?

Covington is a very rare name in the U.S.

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