Cooper
English boy's name meaning “barrel maker”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- barrel maker
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #52
- Born in 2023
- 5,441
Meaning & origin
Cooper is an occupational surname for a maker of barrels and casks, now popular as a first name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Cooper ranked #52 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,441 US boys were given the name Cooper.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #50 in 2024
“Unranked” means Cooper was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Coop
Cooper: frequently asked questions
What does the name Cooper mean?
Cooper is a English name meaning "barrel maker". Cooper is an occupational surname for a maker of barrels and casks, now popular as a first name.
Where does the name Cooper come from?
Cooper is of English origin. Cooper is an occupational surname for a maker of barrels and casks, now popular as a first name.
Is Cooper a boy or a girl name?
Cooper is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Cooper?
In 2023, 5,441 US boys were given the name Cooper.
Is Cooper a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Cooper ranked #52 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Cooper?
Common nicknames for Cooper include Coop.