Cooper

Meaning of Cooper

This name comes from an old English word for someone who made wooden barrels and casks. It essentially means 'barrel maker'.

Cooper has English, Occupational roots — browse every English, Occupational baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cooper

Cooper is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #27 in 2025 from #241 in 2000.

Notable people named Cooper

• Bradley Cooper
  Actor, director, producer
• Anderson Cooper
  Journalist, CNN news anchor
• Gary Cooper
  Iconic Golden Age actor
• Cooper Kupp
  Super Bowl winning NFL player
• Cooper Hefner
  Businessman, former Playboy executive

Questions about the name Cooper

What does the name Cooper mean?

Cooper means this name comes from an old english word for someone who made wooden barrels and casks. it essentially means 'barrel maker', and it comes from English, Occupational origins.

Is Cooper a boy's or a girl's name?

Cooper is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cooper?

In 2025, Cooper ranked #27 for boys, up from #50 the year before.

When was Cooper most popular?

Cooper peaked at #27 in 2025.