gender neutral
Cooper
barrel maker, maker of barrels
About Cooper
Warm, approachable, and thoroughly likeable, this name has built-in charm that endears itself immediately. The double 'o' creates a friendly, open sound that feels welcoming and genuine. There's a craftsman quality here, evoking images of skilled hands and honest work, yet it translates seamlessly into any modern profession. Boys named Cooper typically develop strong social skills and natural warmth that draws others to them. The name has enjoyed sustained popularity without becoming oversaturated, maintaining that sweet spot between familiar and fresh. It pairs beautifully with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering excellent flow with most surnames. The nickname options provide flexibility as your child grows and develops his own preferences. This choice suggests parents who value authenticity, reliability, and good-hearted character above flash and pretension.
Popularity of the Name Cooper
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #859 | ||||
| 1885 | #714 | ||||
| 1886 | #866 | ||||
| 1887 | #959 | ||||
| 1889 | #998 | ||||
| 1982 | #991 | ||||
| 1984 | #918 | ||||
| 1985 | #857 | ||||
| 1986 | #886 | ||||
| 1987 | #793 | ||||
| 1988 | #785 | ||||
| 1989 | #746 | ||||
| 1990 | #703 | ||||
| 1991 | #623 | #673 | |||
| 1992 | #546 | #652 | |||
| 1993 | #491 | #481 | |||
| 1994 | #439 | #510 | |||
| 1995 | #376 | #485 | |||
| 1996 | #363 | #409 | |||
| 1997 | #315 | #334 | |||
| 1998 | #254 | #254 | |||
| 1999 | #261 | #333 | #287 | ||
| 2000 | #241 | #294 | #302 | ||
| 2001 | #202 | #220 | |||
| 2002 | #196 | #813 | #247 | #233 | |
| 2003 | #167 | #177 | #224 | ||
| 2004 | #133 | #658 | #115 | #161 | |
| 2005 | #120 | #536 | #109 | #134 | |
| 2006 | #113 | #529 | #78 | #150 | |
| 2007 | #96 | #441 | #42 | #117 | |
| 2008 | #92 | #366 | #32 | #619 | #109 |
| 2009 | #84 | #325 | #23 | #544 | #120 |
| 2010 | #75 | #317 | #15 | #627 | #110 |
| 2011 | #82 | #232 | #13 | #637 | #104 |
| 2012 | #83 | #186 | #12 | #233 | #95 |
| 2013 | #84 | #158 | #19 | #265 | #109 |
| 2014 | #86 | #169 | #20 | #252 | #131 |
| 2015 | #77 | #138 | #20 | #192 | #115 |
| 2016 | #79 | #134 | #15 | #185 | #122 |
| 2017 | #88 | #131 | #16 | #175 | #126 |
| 2018 | #83 | #127 | #16 | #143 | #142 |
| 2019 | #80 | #124 | #23 | #159 | #139 |
| 2020 | #75 | #146 | #12 | #239 | #148 |
| 2021 | #68 | #136 | #30 | #167 | #116 |
| 2022 | #53 | #143 | #27 | #162 | #91 |
| 2023 | #52 | #137 | #21 | #176 | #87 |
| 2024 | #50 | #138 | #20 | #151 | #77 |
| 2025 | #27 | #100 | #15 | #199 | #53 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cooper
- Cuper
- Couper
- Kuper
Names Similar to Cooper
Nicknames for Cooper
- Coop
- Coops
- Coo
- Cope
- Coopy
Famous People Named Cooper
| Cooper Cronk | Australian rugby player |
| Cooper Kupp | American football player |
| Cooper Barnes | American actor |
| Cooper Hefner | American businessman |
| Cooper Huckabee | American actor |
| Cooper Andrews | American actor |
| Cooper Taylor | American football player |
| Cooper S. Beckett | American author |
| Cooper Anstett | American singer-songwriter |
| Cooper Terry | American singer-songwriter |
| Cooper Davis | American bull rider |
| Cooper Grodin | American actor |
| Cooper Green | Australian rules footballer |
Characters Named Cooper
| Cooper Anderson | character in the TV show "Glee" |
| Cooper Hawkes | character in the TV show "Space - Above and Beyond" |
| Cooper Freedman | character in the TV show "Private Practice" |
| Cooper Redfield | character in the video game "Resident Evil" |