Cooper: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KOO-per · 2 syllables
Cooper means “barrel maker”, from English.
- Meaning
- barrel maker
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KOO-per
- US rank (2025)
- #27
- US babies a year
- about 6,172 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Cooper?
Cooper was the #27 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,653 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Vermont (#4), Iowa (#5), Idaho (#6), North Dakota (#6), Nebraska (#6), West Virginia (#6), Wyoming (#7), Pennsylvania (#8).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #27 |
| England & Wales | #156 |
| Scotland | #72 |
| Northern Ireland | #142 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| Canada | #95 |
| Australia | #33 |
How old are people named Cooper?
Half of US adults named Cooper are older than 22; most are between 18 and 35. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Cooper
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Cooper have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Cooper
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Cooper
What does the name Cooper mean?
Cooper means “barrel maker”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Cooper?
Cooper is pronounced KOO-per.
How popular is the name Cooper?
Cooper was the #27 name in the US in 2025, given to 7,653 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Cooper?
Half of US adults named Cooper are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 35.