Kooper
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kooper: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2015.
Kooper is a modern Americanized spelling of Cooper, a surname that originated as an occupational name from the Middle English word *couper*, meaning 'barrel maker' – a craft essential in medieval times for storing food and drink. A famous bearer was the American actor Gary Cooper, known for classics like *High Noon*, though the spelling Kooper is notably carried by musician Al Kooper, the rock and roll Hall of Famer who helped found Blood, Sweat & Tears and played on Bob Dylan's iconic 'Like a Rolling Stone'. The name shares no major place connections, but its root word 'cooper' echoes in towns like Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. This variant spelling, with its distinctive 'K', grew popular in Scotland from the 2000s as parents sought a fresh twist on the classic, lending a playful, modern feel to a sturdy traditional root.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20153 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #6863 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y