US Popularity:17615
Origin:British
Meaning:Settlement near the cave
Settle down, settle down—there is no more need to worry! We have found the perfect name for baby: Covington. A boy’s name of Old English origin, Covington is a toponym or place name. Referencing the English village of the same name, Covington means “settlement near the cave.” While your little darling is sure to have moments where you feel like they are some previously undiscovered little monster emerging from a cave, they are sure to fill your life with joy at all times. You might recognize this surname-turned-first name from the likes of Joey Covington, the drummer for Jefferson Airplane, or American football player, Chris Covington.

How Popular Is The Name Covington?

U.S. Births

Overall:Covington is currently #17615 in U.S. births
Boy:Covington is currently #8428 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#8428
in 2024
- 8428
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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