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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Coastline; the edge of land bordering the sea
- Origin
- English (from Latin costa 'rib, side' via Old French coste)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KOHST
Coast is a nature-inspired name that means exactly what it sounds like: coastline, the edge of land bordering the sea. It traces back to the Latin "costa" (rib, side), which passed through Old French "coste" before landing in English. Pronounced KOHST, it works for any gender and fits parents drawn to bohemian, free-spirit, or outdoorsy, nature-inspired style names.
Meaning & Origin of Coast
Meaning: Coastline; the edge of land bordering the sea.
Origin: English (from Latin costa 'rib, side' via Old French coste).
How to Pronounce Coast
KOHSTIPA /ˈkoʊst/
Popularity of Coast
Coast is rare in the U.S.: SSA records show just 184 babies given the name in 2024, placing it at #1137 nationally. That's also its highest rank in the SSA's 2014-2024 data, meaning it hasn't cracked the top 1137 in the last decade.
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FAQ
What does the name Coast mean?
Coastline; the edge of land bordering the sea.
How do you pronounce Coast?
Coast is pronounced KOHST (IPA: /ˈkoʊst/).
Is Coast a popular name right now?
Coast is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1137 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2014–2024.)
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