Kooper
Kooper is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Maker or repairer of wooden casks and barrels.
Origin and history
Kooper is a modern English variant spelling of the surname Cooper, which originates from the Middle Dutch occupation of a barrel maker (cooper). While traditionally spelled with a C, the K spelling gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In the United States, it is utilized as a contemporary given name with moderate popularity.
Popularity in the United States
4,012 babies in the United States have been named Kooper since 1880. It ranks #1993 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #969.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.8 %)
- OK (7.2 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- MO (6.1 %)
- UT (5.4 %)
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 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 840 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,820 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,232 |
Fun facts
- Kooper is a stylized variant of Cooper, reflecting a trend of replacing the initial letter 'C' with a 'K'.
- The root word comes from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch 'kuper', referring to a craftsman who makes wooden vessels.