Cooper
Peaked at #50 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Cooper has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Cooper — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1386
in 2023
Current rank
#1501
in 2024
Years tracked
37
1985–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1985, Cooper reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #1386 nationally with 162 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1716 (2014) to #1501 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Cooper ranks #1501 nationally for girls, with 144 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,501 | 144 |
| 2023 | #1,386 | 162 |
| 2022 | #1,498 | 145 |
| 2021 | #1,613 | 130 |
| 2020 | #1,721 | 117 |
| 2019 | #1,924 | 103 |
| 2018 | #1,852 | 109 |
| 2017 | #1,995 | 99 |
Cooper — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#50
in 2024
Current rank
#50
in 2024
Years tracked
127
1882–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1882, Cooper reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #50 nationally with 5,699 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #86 (2014) to #50 (2024) — a 42% improvement.
As of 2024, Cooper ranks #50 nationally for boys, with 5,699 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #50 | 5,699 |
| 2023 | #52 | 5,441 |
| 2022 | #53 | 5,628 |
| 2021 | #68 | 4,673 |
| 2020 | #75 | 4,592 |
| 2019 | #80 | 4,555 |
| 2018 | #83 | 4,473 |
| 2017 | #88 | 4,617 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cooper most popular?
Cooper was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #50 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cooper becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cooper?
At least 118,804 babies have been recorded with the name Cooper in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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