Cooper
co(o)-per
US Popularity:87
Origin:British
Meaning:barrel maker
Cooper is a gender-neutral name of English origin. An occupational name, Cooper means “barrel maker” and refers to those who made barrels, vats, casks, buckets, and other containers in Medieval England, when it was a highly prized craft. While Cooper was originally a surname, in recept years it has seen a surge in popularity as a given name. A handy name that honors the craftsmen of yore, Cooper also has a modern edge, especially with its quick, slick nickname, Coop.
Famous People Named Cooper
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- Ashley CooperTennis Player
- Charlotte CooperTennis Player
- Cooper BarnesActor
- Cooper CronkRugby Player
- Cooper HelfetFootball Player
- Cooper HuckabeeActor
- Merian C. CooperDirector
Cooper Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cooper is currently #297 on The Bump
Boy:Cooper is currently #223 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cooper is currently #170 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cooper is currently #87 in U.S. births
Boy:Cooper is currently #87 in U.S. births
Girl:Cooper is currently #2848 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#2844
in 2022
+ 172
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, p. 371
Ancestry, Cooper Family History
Merriam-Webster, cooper
House of Names, Cooper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Cooper
Online Etymology Dictionary, cooper (n.), August 2023
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