Cooper Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cooper is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cooper?
Cooper is spelled C-O-O-P-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Cooper at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Originally an occupational surname meaning “barrel maker.”
- Origin
- Cooper is commonly associated with English-language origins as an occupational name for a maker or repairer of barrels and casks.
- Pronunciation
- COO-per · 2 syllables
Cooper Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,241
Recorded Births181
Rank#27
Recorded Births7,472
- Girls usage rose 264 places to #1,241 and recorded 37 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 23 places to #27 and recorded 1,757 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cooper Mean?
Originally an occupational surname meaning “barrel maker.”
Origin: Cooper is commonly associated with English-language origins as an occupational name for a maker or repairer of barrels and casks.
How Do You Pronounce Cooper?
PronunciationCOO-per
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Cooper?
- History
- The name Cooper has historically been used as a surname and has also become popular as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Cooper Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 181 | #1,241 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7,472 | #27 |
| 2024 | Girls | 144 | #1,505 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5,715 | #50 |
| 2023 | Girls | 162 | #1,387 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5,445 | #52 |
| 2022 | Girls | 145 | #1,497 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5,631 | #53 |
| 2021 | Girls | 130 | #1,612 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,673 | #68 |
| 2020 | Girls | 117 | #1,721 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,592 | #75 |
| 2019 | Girls | 103 | #1,919 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,557 | #80 |
| 2018 | Girls | 109 | #1,852 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,473 | #83 |
| 2017 | Girls | 99 | #1,989 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,618 | #88 |
| 2016 | Girls | 125 | #1,704 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,974 | #79 |
| 2015 | Girls | 111 | #1,850 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5,272 | #77 |
| 2014 | Girls | 122 | #1,714 |
| 2014 | Boys | 4,851 | #86 |
When Was Cooper Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
7,472 recorded births
National rank #27
2024 · Boys
5,715 recorded births
National rank #50
2022 · Boys
5,631 recorded births
National rank #53
2023 · Boys
5,445 recorded births
National rank #52
Where Cooper Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #4 | 26 |
| IA | #5 | 133 |
| ID | #6 | 86 |
| NE | #6 | 82 |
| WV | #6 | 68 |
| ND | #6 | 40 |
| WY | #7 | 16 |
| PA | #8 | 402 |