In 2024, 5,699 boys in the United States were named Cooper, making it the 50th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 86th a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Cooper go back to 1882, and 118,804 babies have been given the name since.
An English occupational name meaning "barrel maker". Its friendly sound has a capable, industrious quality.
Cooper is of English origin, described as modern in style.
In 2024, Cooper went to 144 girls and 5,699 boys — 98% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An English occupational name meaning "barrel maker". Its friendly sound has a capable, industrious quality.
Cooper is of English origin, and is usually described as modern in style.
In 2024, 5,699 boys in the United States were named Cooper, making it the 50th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Cooper went to 144 girls and 5,699 boys — 98% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.