How Popular (or Rare) was Cooper in 2024?

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#50
2024 Rank
5,699
2024 Births
#27
Best Rank (2025)
7,472
Peak Year (2025)
119,085
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 301
Rarity Factor (2024)

πŸ“Š The Cooper Story

Cooper is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #50 in 2024 with 5,699 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 7,472 births ranking #27. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 753.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 301 boys born was named Cooper. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English occupational surname  |  Meaning: barrel maker

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.

Did you know?Cooper is one of the occupational surnames that now feels more like a first name than a family name to many people.
Similar namesCarter, Colter, Mason, Parker, Walker

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