Cooper is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #139 in 2024 with 384 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 421 births ranking #134. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 723 boys born was named Cooper. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.