NAME PROFILE
Cooper
Cooper is an English occupational name meaning 'barrel maker.' The name evokes a sense of strength and craftsmanship, suggesting a person who is reliable and skilled in their trade.
Key Stats
| Total births | 126,484 |
| Gender | Male (96% / 4%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%CA — 23%NC — 19%WA — 17%FL — 17%
Notable People
Cooper Kupp (American Football Player, Super Bowl MVP) · Bradley Cooper (Actor, *A Star is Born*) · Gary Cooper (Actor, *High Noon*) · Renee Zellweger (Actress, *Bridget Jones's Diary*; born Renee Zellweger Cooper) · James Fenimore Cooper (Author, *The Last of the Mohicans*)
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