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Why parents love Cooper- Anderson Cooper is one of the most trusted journalists in America.
- Gary Cooper was Hollywood's ultimate strong-silent leading man.
- Two syllables with a clean, capable sound: KOO-per.
- The craftsman meaning is honest and tangible.
- The Mini Cooper adds British style.
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The vibe of Cooper
craftsmanbarrel-makerAndersonGary CoopercapablehoneststylishBritish
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Origin & history of Cooper
Middle English couper (barrel maker)
→ English surname Cooper
→ given name
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Old English roots
Cooper comes from the Middle English couper, meaning barrel maker. Coopers were essential craftsmen — barrels were used for storing and transporting virtually everything. Gary Cooper (1901–1961) won two Academy Awards and defined the strong-silent American hero. Anderson Cooper became one of America's most respected journalists. The Mini Cooper, designed by Alec Issigonis, became an icon of British automotive design.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as an occupational surname; given-name usage grew from the 2000s.
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Today
Cooper remains a beloved choice, ranking #70 in the US. 118,804 babies have been named Cooper since 1882.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
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How popular is Cooper?
2024
peak year
Cooper found its strongest footing in the 2020s, peaking at #50 nationally. In 2024, 5,699 babies were named Cooper (ranked #50 nationally). It remains in active use today at inside the top hundred (#70), with roughly 5,117 babies per year. Cooper's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 118,804 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
5,699
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #50)
(ranked #50)
5,117
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
51,170
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
118,804
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Cooper9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Cooper's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — crafting communication. People named Cooper tend to be skilled, honest, and gifted at building containers for important things.
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Crafts important things✦
Honest capability◈
Builds what holds◎
Strong-silent strength♡
Stylish competenceC3
O6
O6
P7
E5
R9
Sum: 36 → Life path 9
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Personality of Cooper🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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