Cooper Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Cooper was one of the first occupational surnames to gain popularity as a given name, making it a trendy choice​.

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A Deep Dive

Cooper Overview

Meaning

Barrel maker

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word “couper,” indicating an occupational surname.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkuːpər/

Popularity

Cooper is popular in English-speaking countries and is increasingly used as a given name. Recently, it ranked #52 in the USA in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short, Occupational, Cute

Associated Traits

Skilled, industrious, reliable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Represents craftsmanship and skill, with historical significance as an essential trade in medieval times.
A Deep Dive

Cooper Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kiefer, Kuiper, Kuper, Couper, Cuypers

Common Nicknames

Coop, Coops, Coopie, Coopster, Cooper Trooper, C-Dawg, Coop-a-loop, Copper, Coopzilla, Coopman

Diminutives

Coop, Coo, Coopie, Coops, Per

Famous People

  • Bradley Cooper
    (American Actor)
  • Anderson Cooper
    (American Journalist)
  • Gary Cooper
    (American Actor)
  • Alice Cooper
    (American Singer)
  • Cooper Kupp
    (American Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Dale Cooper
    ("Twin Peaks," TV Series)
  • Betty Cooper
    ("Archie Comics," Comic Series)
  • Cooper Freedman
    ("Private Practice," TV Show)
  • Cooper Daniels
    ("Ben 10," Animated TV Series)
  • Cooper
    ("Trolls," Film)

Places

  • Cooper Town
    (Maine, USA)
  • Cooper Community
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Cooper Town
    (Liberia)
  • Cooper Community
    (Ohio, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Cooper?

The name Cooper means “barrel maker.” It originates from an occupational surname given to those who made or repaired barrels, tubs, and other wooden containers. This name reflects craftsmanship and skill, symbolizing industriousness and practicality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cooper?

Cooper has English origins, derived from the Middle English word “couper,” which came from the Middle Dutch “kuper.” This term was used for people who crafted and repaired wooden vessels like barrels and tubs. The name was quite common during the Middle Ages due to the importance of this trade across Europe.

Cooper Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cooper in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#682021#532022#522023
Top 3 Rankings#522023#532022#682021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cooper

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202352
(+1 from 2022)
5425
(-200 from 2022)
0.29626
202253
(+15 from 2021)
5625
(+953 from 2021)
0.30032
202168
(+6 from 2020)
4672
(+81 from 2020)
0.24936
202074
(+6 from 2019)
4591
(+36 from 2019)
0.24821
201980
(+3 from 2018)
4555
(+83 from 2018)
0.23702
201883
(+5 from 2017)
4472
(-144 from 2017)
0.23007
201788
(-9 from 2016)
4616
(-358 from 2016)
0.23323
201679
(-2 from 2015)
4974
(-297 from 2015)
0.24555
201577
(+9 from 2014)
5271
(+421 from 2014)
0.25782
201486
(-2 from 2013)
4850
(-48 from 2013)
0.23668
201384
(-1 from 2012)
4898
(-296 from 2012)
0.24239
201283
(-1 from 2011)
5194
(+18 from 2011)
0.25597
201182
(-7 from 2010)
5176
(-84 from 2010)
0.25480
201075
(+9 from 2009)
5260
(+188 from 2009)
0.25603
200984
(+8 from 2008)
5072
(+22 from 2008)
0.23914
200892
(+4 from 2007)
5050
(+428 from 2007)
0.23161
200796
(+17 from 2006)
4622
(+875 from 2006)
0.20866
2006113
(+7 from 2005)
3747
(+354 from 2005)
0.17091
2005120
(+13 from 2004)
3393
(+348 from 2004)
0.15950
2004133
(+33 from 2003)
3045
(+677 from 2003)
0.14408
2003166
(+30 from 2002)
2368
(+437 from 2002)
0.11270
2002196
(+6 from 2001)
1931
(+128 from 2001)
0.09344
2001202
(+39 from 2000)
1803
(+398 from 2000)
0.08717
2000241
(+20 from 1999)
1405
(+215 from 1999)
0.06728
1999261
(-7 from 1998)
1190
(+13 from 1998)
0.05836
1998254
(+61 from 1997)
1177
(+338 from 1997)
0.05805
1997315
(+48 from 1996)
839
(+171 from 1996)
0.04200
1996363
(+12 from 1995)
668
(+36 from 1995)
0.03334
1995375
(+64 from 1994)
632
(+114 from 1994)
0.03142
1994439
(+52 from 1993)
518
(+92 from 1993)
0.02541
1993491
(+55 from 1992)
426
(+77 from 1992)
0.02062
1992546
(+78 from 1991)
349
(+82 from 1991)
0.01663
1991624
(+82 from 1990)
267
(+59 from 1990)
0.01260
1990706
(+43 from 1989)
208
(+34 from 1989)
0.00967
1989749
(+34 from 1988)
174
(+29 from 1988)
0.00830
1988783
(+10 from 1987)
145
(+9 from 1987)
0.00724
1987793
(+93 from 1986)
136
(+31 from 1986)
0.00697
1986886
(-29 from 1985)
105
(-5 from 1985)
0.00546
1985857
(+60 from 1984)
110
(+18 from 1984)
0.00572
1984917
(+132 from 1983)
92
(+21 from 1983)
0.00490
19831049
(-59 from 1982)
71
(-12 from 1982)
0.00381
1982990
(+280 from 1981)
83
(+31 from 1981)
0.00440
19811270
(+20 from 1980)
52
No change from 1980
0.00279
19801290
(+14 from 1979)
52
(+2 from 1979)
0.00280
19791304
(+901 from 1978)
50
(+29 from 1978)
0.00279
19782205
(-384 from 1977)
21
(-7 from 1977)
0.00123
19771821
(+357 from 1976)
28
(+7 from 1976)
0.00164
19762178
(-44 from 1975)
21
No change from 1975
0.00129
19752134
(-344 from 1974)
21
(-5 from 1974)
0.00129
19741790
(+520 from 1973)
26
(+9 from 1973)
0.00159
19732310
(+350 from 1972)
17
(+4 from 1972)
0.00105
19722660
(-744 from 1971)
13
(-9 from 1971)
0.00078
19711916
(+72 from 1970)
22
(+2 from 1970)
0.00121
19701988
(+561 from 1969)
20
(+8 from 1969)
0.00105
19692549
(-238 from 1968)
12
(-1 from 1968)
0.00066
19682311
(+918 from 1967)
13
(+6 from 1967)
0.00073
19673229
(-1186 from 1966)
7
(-8 from 1966)
0.00039
19662043
(-528 from 1965)
15
(-11 from 1965)
0.00083
19651515
(-81 from 1964)
26
(-4 from 1964)
0.00137
19641434
(+468 from 1963)
30
(+12 from 1963)
0.00148
19631902
(+1140 from 1962)
18
(+10 from 1962)
0.00087
19623042
(-720 from 1961)
8
(-5 from 1961)
0.00038
19612322
(-11 from 1960)
13
No change from 1960
0.00060
19602311
(+724 from 1959)
13
(+5 from 1959)
0.00060
19593035
(+242 from 1958)
8
(+1 from 1958)
0.00037
19583277
(-647 from 1957)
7
(-3 from 1957)
0.00032
19572630
(-539 from 1956)
10
(-5 from 1956)
0.00046
19562091
(-112 from 1955)
15
(-1 from 1955)
0.00070
19551979
(+335 from 1954)
16
(+4 from 1954)
0.00077
19542314
(-355 from 1953)
12
(-4 from 1953)
0.00058
19531959
(+555 from 1952)
16
(+6 from 1952)
0.00080
19522514
(-789 from 1951)
10
(-9 from 1951)
0.00051
19511725
(+1955 from 1950)
19
(+14 from 1950)
0.00099
19503680
(-1074 from 1949)
5
(-4 from 1949)
0.00027
19492606
(-163 from 1948)
9
(-1 from 1948)
0.00050
19482443
(-367 from 1947)
10
(-4 from 1947)
0.00056
19472076
(-434 from 1946)
14
(-5 from 1946)
0.00075
19461642
(+210 from 1945)
19
(+5 from 1945)
0.00115
19451852
(+457 from 1944)
14
(+4 from 1944)
0.00102
19442309
(+423 from 1943)
10
(+2 from 1943)
0.00072
19432732
(-587 from 1942)
8
(-4 from 1942)
0.00055
19422145
(-63 from 1941)
12
No change from 1941
0.00085
19412082
(+396 from 1940)
12
(+3 from 1940)
0.00096
19402478
(-520 from 1939)
9
(-4 from 1939)
0.00076
19391958
(-437 from 1938)
13
(-7 from 1938)
0.00115
19381521
(+958 from 1937)
20
(+11 from 1937)
0.00176
19372479
(-892 from 1936)
9
(-9 from 1936)
0.00082
19361587
(+170 from 1935)
18
(+2 from 1935)
0.00169
19351757
(+508 from 1934)
16
(+5 from 1934)
0.00150
19342265
(+104 from 1933)
11
(+1 from 1933)
0.00104
19332369
(-56 from 1932)
10
(-1 from 1932)
0.00098
19322313
(+15 from 1931)
11
No change from 1931
0.00102
19312328
(-439 from 1930)
11
(-5 from 1930)
0.00103
19301889
(-325 from 1929)
16
(-6 from 1929)
0.00142
19291564
(+1279 from 1928)
22
(+13 from 1928)
0.00199
19282843
(-809 from 1927)
9
(-7 from 1927)
0.00079
19272034
(-247 from 1926)
16
(-3 from 1926)
0.00138
19261787
(+148 from 1925)
19
(+2 from 1925)
0.00166
19251935
(+108 from 1924)
17
(+1 from 1924)
0.00148
19242043
(-23 from 1923)
16
No change from 1923
0.00137
19232020
(-193 from 1922)
16
(-3 from 1922)
0.00141
19221827
(+77 from 1921)
19
(+1 from 1921)
0.00169
19211904
(-157 from 1920)
18
(-2 from 1920)
0.00158
19201747
(-216 from 1919)
20
(-3 from 1919)
0.00182
19191531
(-85 from 1918)
23
(-2 from 1918)
0.00227
19181446
(+540 from 1917)
25
(+10 from 1917)
0.00238
19171986
(-392 from 1916)
15
(-5 from 1916)
0.00156
19161594
(+66 from 1915)
20
(+2 from 1915)
0.00217
19151660
(+441 from 1914)
18
(+8 from 1914)
0.00204
19142101
(-521 from 1913)
10
(-2 from 1913)
0.00146
19131580
(-557 from 1912)
12
(-8 from 1912)
0.00224
19121023
(+94 from 1911)
20
(+10 from 1911)
0.00443
19111117
(-72 from 1910)
10
No change from 1910
0.00414
19101045
(-25 from 1909)
10
(+1 from 1909)
0.00480
19091020
(+213 from 1905)
9
(+4 from 1905)
0.00509
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051233
(-71 from 1900)
5
(-1 from 1900)
0.00349
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001162
(-160 from 1898)
6
No change from 1898
0.00370
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981002
(+99 from 1896)
6
(+1 from 1896)
0.00454
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961101
(-22 from 1895)
5
No change from 1895
0.00387
18951079
(-5 from 1894)
5
No change from 1894
0.00395
18941074
(-100 from 1889)
5
No change from 1889
0.00400
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1889974
(-53 from 1887)
5
No change from 1887
0.00420
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1887921
(-76 from 1886)
5
(-1 from 1886)
0.00457
1886845
(-145 from 1885)
6
(-2 from 1885)
0.00504
1885700
(+137 from 1882)
8
(+2 from 1882)
0.00690
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882837
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00492
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Cooper

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#972021#752022#812023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1482021#1322022#1192023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#632021#262022#212023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#992021#842022#802023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#922021#512022#542023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#782021#482022#492023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1062021#1012022#942023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#342021#222022#232023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#322021#272022#212023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#902021#662022#682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1152021#592022#672023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#302021#212022#232023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#482021#482022#412023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#692021#432022#602023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#312021#182022#272023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#492021#292022#322023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#372021#222022#252023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#342021#192022#142023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#802021#612022#472023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#432021#252022#232023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#412021#292022#242023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#322021#192022#192023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#372021#322022#222023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#792021#702022#842023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#362021#192022#132023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#352021#202022#312023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1072021#702022#672023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1222021#912022#1022023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#492021#362022#462023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#612021#632022#622023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#302021#142022#322023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#222021#202022#212023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1012021#792022#702023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#522021#202022#212023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#682021#542022#382023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#662021#812022#552023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#262021#442022#242023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#272021#282022#122023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1222021#952022#1022023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#202021#272022#322023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#262021#282022#292023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#732021#362022#472023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#212021#82022#152023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#462021#332022#262023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1662021#1462022#982023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#512021#282022#302023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#202021#302022#472023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1282021#1062022#1282023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1022021#462022#702023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#982021#1062022#1532023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2252021#1672022#1202023

Popularity Rankings for Cooper in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#302021#272022#212023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#242021#282022#222023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1012021#752022#552023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#772021#942022#922023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1342019#1562020#1452021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1432021#1472022#1612023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1642021#1622022#1772023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5872020#3982021#3002022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cooper a Name for Boys or Girls?

Cooper is a gender-neutral name, though it is more commonly used for boys. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a given name for both genders.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cooper

Cooper in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Bradley Cooper (Actor, born 1975): An American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in "Silver Linings Playbook," "American Sniper," and "A Star is Born."
  • Anderson Cooper (Journalist, born 1967): An American journalist and television personality, host of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360°."
  • Gary Cooper (Actor, 1901-1961): A classic American actor who starred in over 100 films, including "High Noon" and "Sergeant York."
  • Alice Cooper (Singer, born 1948): An American singer known for his theatrical rock performances and hits like "School's Out" and "Poison."
  • Cooper Kupp (Football Player, born 1993): An American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, known for his record-setting performances.
  • Cooper Manning (Sports Television Host, born 1974): The oldest brother of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, currently a sports television host.
  • Cooper Cronk (Rugby Player, born 1983): An Australian rugby league player, regarded as one of the greatest halfbacks in the history of the sport.
  • Cooper Barnes (Actor, born 1979): An American actor best known for playing Captain Man on Nickelodeon's "Henry Danger."
  • Cooper Webb (Motorcycle Racer, born 1995): An American professional motocross and supercross racer, multiple championship winner with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
  • Cooper Huckabee (Actor, born 1951): An American actor known for his roles in "Gettysburg," "The Funhouse," and "Space Cowboys."
  • Dale Cooper ("Twin Peaks," 1990 TV Series): An eccentric FBI agent who investigates the mysterious murder of Laura Palmer.
  • Betty Cooper ("Archie Comics," 1941 Comic Series): A sweet and intelligent girl who is one of Archie Andrews' best friends and love interests.
  • Cooper Freedman ("Private Practice," 2007 TV Show): A pediatrician known for his caring nature and dedication to his patients.
  • Cooper Daniels ("Ben 10," 2005 Animated TV Series): A character who helps the main characters with his tech skills and knowledge.
  • Cooper ("Trolls," 2016 Film): A giraffe-like troll who is part of the main troll group and is known for his quirky personality.
  • Alison Cooper ("Ghosts," 2019 TV Series): A character who interacts with ghosts in her inherited, haunted mansion.
  • Bradley Cooper (Multiple Films): An American actor known for his roles in "The Hangover" series, "American Sniper," and "A Star is Born."
  • Anderson Cooper ("Anderson Cooper 360°," 2003 TV Show): A journalist and news anchor known for his comprehensive coverage of significant global events.
  • Alice Cooper (Music): An American rock singer famous for his theatrical stage shows and hit songs like "School's Out" and "Poison."
  • Cooper ("Dino Crisis," 1999 Video Game): A character in the survival horror game who is part of the rescue team sent to a dinosaur-infested island.
  • Cooper Town (Maine, USA): A small town in Washington County and is named after General John Cooper.
  • Cooper Community (Illinois, USA): A small community in Greene County.
  • Cooper Town (Liberia): A town located in the Bomi region, one of the few places named Cooper outside the USA.
  • Cooper Community (Ohio, USA): A community in Jefferson County.

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