Cooper
5 countries#27 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cooper was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
126,484 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #27 · peaked in 2025 with 7,653 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,963 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #83 · peaked in 2019 with 531 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,272 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #145 · peaked in 2019 with 430 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,415 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #79 · peaked in 2013 with 116 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
276 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #138 · peaked in 2015 with 24 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
56 births recorded 2011–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2021 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cooper’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #113 | — |
| 2007 | #96 | ↑17 |
| 2008 | #92 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #84 | ↑8 |
| 2010 | #75 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #82 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #83 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #84 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #86 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #77 | ↑9 |
| 2016 | #79 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #88 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #83 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #80 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #75 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #68 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #53 | ↑15 |
| 2023 | #52 | ↑1 |
| 2024 | #50 | ↑2 |
| 2025 | #27 | ↑23 |
Frequently asked questions about Cooper
Is Cooper a popular name?
Yes — Cooper currently ranks #27 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cooper more common for boys or girls?
Cooper is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cooper most popular?
Cooper peaked in 2025 in United States, with 7,653 recorded births that year.
Is Cooper rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cooper’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #837 in 1882 to #27 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cooper?
At least 132,503 babies have been recorded with the name Cooper across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Cooper popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cooper appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Cooper?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cooper include Julian, Santiago, Asher, Joseph.
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