Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cooper.
National Rank (2025)
#27
All-Time Peak Rank
#27 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
123,702
Unisex Distribution97.8% Boy / 2.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cooper Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Cooper
According to SSA data, Cooper achieved its highest historical rank of #27 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 7,472 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 41.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 117 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cooper scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+41.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,472Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
19yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
117Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:30
1890s:21
1900s:20
1910s:163
1920s:172
1930s:135
1940s:117
1950s:118
1960s:155
1970s:238
1980s:1,020
1990s:6,274
2000s:32,438
2010s:49,273
2020s:33,528
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCo-oer
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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