Cooper is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4251 in 1997 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 181 births ranking #1244. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 69,626 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.