Cooper

Boy's name

Cooper is of English origin, derived from the occupational surname for someone who made or repaired barrels, casks, and other wooden vessels.

Meaning Barrel maker
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 5,699
Peak year 2024

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cooper Manning - Football player, sports analyst, Peyton's brother.
  • Cooper Barnes - Actor, "Henry Danger" TV show.
  • Cooper Hefner - Businessman, son of Hugh Hefner.
  • Cooper Cronk - Rugby player, Australian National Team.
  • Cooper Kupp - Football player, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver.
  • Cooper Andrews - Actor, "The Walking Dead" TV show.
  • Cooper Taylor - Football player, New York Giants safety.
  • Cooper Raiff - Actor, writer, director, "Shithouse" film.
  • Cooper Huckabee - Actor, "The Funhouse" horror film.

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