Barrel maker
An English occupational surname for a person who made and repaired wooden barrels, casks, and buckets. The name is derived from the Middle English word 'couper', which has roots in the Low German word 'kuper'. It has transitioned from a professional surname to a highly popular first name in the United States.
About 7,472 boys were named Cooper in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Television personality and eldest Manning brother
Actor known for The Walking Dead
The father of Sheldon Cooper (referenced) · The Big Bang Theory
American film and television actor
The same feel as Cooper — far less common.
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