Cooper
How to say it: KOO-pur · /ˈkupər/
From an English occupational surname for a maker of barrels and casks, from Middle English 'couper'.
Cooper was the 29th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 7,472 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #12 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #29 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 7,472 |
| Share of births | 1 in 431 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #12 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 2020s have been the strongest yet for Cooper as the climb continued. At its peak now, further growth looks likely in the years ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp in sound with sharp consonants ringing through. Hudson shares its style and pairs nicely.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cooper is about 1 in 18.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #105. Ireland: #199.
Famous people named Cooper
- Cooper Hoffman (born 2003)American film actor
- Cooper Flagg (born 2006)American basketball player
- Cooper Koch (born 1996)American actor and model
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