Cooper

At a Glance: Name: Cooper – Meaning: barrel maker – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KOO-per

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Cooper started out as an English occupational surname — it literally meant someone who made barrels — before becoming a popular boy's given name. It's pronounced KOO-per, and it carries a timeless, classic feel rather than a trendy one. If you like a name with a plain, real-world meaning behind it, Cooper fits the bill.

Meaning & Origin of Cooper

Meaning: Barrel maker.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Cooper

Phonetic: KOO-per   IPA: /ˈkuːpər/

Popularity of Cooper

Cooper hit its highest rank on record in 2024, landing at #50 with 5,699 babies given the name that year — the top of a range tracked all the way back to 1882.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cooper mean?

Barrel maker. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cooper)

How do you pronounce Cooper?

Cooper is pronounced KOO-per (IPA: /ˈkuːpər/).

Is Cooper a popular name right now?

Cooper is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #50 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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