Cooper is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2158 in 2004 with 83 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 181 births ranking #1244. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 295.2%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 22,122 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.