Cooper
Cooper: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkupɚ/
Meaning and origin of Cooper
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Cooper?
Since 1880, 2,782 girls and 123,702 boys in the U.S. have been named Cooper (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1244 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #27 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #27 for boys, with 7,653 babies given the name.
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Cooper FAQ
What does the name Cooper mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Cooper?
Cooper is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Cooper?
Since 1880, 2,782 girls and 123,702 boys in the U.S. have been named Cooper (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1244 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #27 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #27 for boys, with 7,653 babies given the name.
Is Cooper a boy or girl name?
Cooper is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,782 girls and 123,702 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.