Cooper
Cooper is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Barrel maker or wooden tub maker.
Origin and history
Cooper originated as an English occupational surname for a maker or repairer of wooden casks and barrels. It gained traction as a given name in the late 20th century along with other surname-based names. Today, it remains a popular choice for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
123,702 babies in the United States have been named Cooper since 1880. It ranks #272 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #54.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- FL (3.9 %)
- PA (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 163 |
| 1920-1930 | 172 |
| 1930-1940 | 135 |
| 1940-1950 | 117 |
| 1950-1960 | 118 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 238 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,020 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,274 |
| 2000-2010 | 32,438 |
| 2010-2019 | 49,273 |
| 2020-2029 | 33,528 |
Famous people named Cooper
- Cooper Kupp: American football player, Athlete
- Cooper Flagg: Basketball player, Athlete
- Cooper Manning: Television host, Business executive
Nicknames
Coop
Fun facts
- Derived from the Middle English word 'couper', referring to a craftsman who crafted wooden barrels, tubs, and casks.
- Cooper surged in popularity in the United States starting in the 1990s as part of a broader trend of using traditional English surnames as given names.