Cooper is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #677 in 2006 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 493 births ranking #105. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 8,008 boys born was named Cooper. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Cooper is an English occupational surname name meaning "barrel maker". Its friendly, capable sound has made it one of the most successful modern surname names for boys.
The name moved from job-title surname to mainstream first name in the modern period. Its rise reflects the same pattern that made Carter, Mason, and Parker popular.