Boy nameCurrently #50 in the USSteady
Cooper
KOO-per//ˈkuːpər//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
Barrel maker
Cooper comes from the medieval occupational surname for someone who made and repaired wooden barrels and casks, once a vital trade. Its friendly, sturdy sound made it a very popular choice through the 2010s.
Cooper's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cooper |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 83 |
| 1983 | 71 |
| 1984 | 92 |
| 1985 | 117 |
| 1986 | 105 |
| 1987 | 136 |
| 1988 | 158 |
| 1989 | 174 |
| 1990 | 222 |
| 1991 | 274 |
| 1992 | 360 |
| 1993 | 431 |
| 1994 | 542 |
| 1995 | 650 |
| 1996 | 689 |
| 1997 | 864 |
| 1998 | 1,197 |
| 1999 | 1,211 |
| 2000 | 1,431 |
| 2001 | 1,829 |
| 2002 | 1,964 |
| 2003 | 2,412 |
| 2004 | 3,128 |
| 2005 | 3,461 |
| 2006 | 3,815 |
| 2007 | 4,722 |
| 2008 | 5,173 |
| 2009 | 5,147 |
| 2010 | 5,345 |
| 2011 | 5,284 |
| 2012 | 5,297 |
| 2013 | 5,005 |
| 2014 | 4,972 |
| 2015 | 5,383 |
| 2016 | 5,099 |
| 2017 | 4,716 |
| 2018 | 4,582 |
| 2019 | 4,658 |
| 2020 | 4,709 |
| 2021 | 4,803 |
| 2022 | 5,773 |
| 2023 | 5,603 |
| 2024 | 5,843 |
Cooper through the decades
- Cooper peaked in 2024, when 5,843 babies were named Cooper in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cooper has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cooper currently ranks #50 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Coop
Variants & spellings
Kuiper