Cooper is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3696 in 2024 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 9 births ranking #2674. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 43,000 girls 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.