Coast
Coast is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land near the sea or ocean; seashore.
Origin and history
Coast is a modern English nature name derived from the word for land alongside the sea or ocean. It has seen a surge in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s as a concise, trendy vocabulary choice. The name evokes coastal landscapes, nature, and open spaces.
Popularity in the United States
765 babies in the United States have been named Coast since 1880. It ranks #3911 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1264.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.9 %)
- FL (16.7 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- AZ (5.5 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 705 |
Fun facts
- Nearly all registered U.S. usage of Coast as a given name has occurred since 2020.
- The word coast traces back through Old French to the Latin 'costa', meaning rib or side.