Cooper
Meaning: Barrel maker; one who makes casks
Origin: Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #66
Total births: 9,260
History: Cooper surged in the 2000s as one of Australia's most distinctly Australian names. Originally a surname meaning barrel-maker, it became a hugely popular first name. Coopers is also Australia's last major family-owned brewery. Cooper means Australian independence.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #19 |
| Babies named Cooper in 2025 | 227 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 9,260 |
| Peak year | 2008 (622 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #4 |
| Years in records | 1998–2025 (28 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 6 spots |
Frequently asked about Cooper
What does the name Cooper mean?
Cooper means “Barrel maker; one who makes casks” from Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker) roots.
What is the origin of the name Cooper?
Cooper has Old English and Middle Dutch occupational surname — from couper (barrel maker) origin. The traditional meaning is “Barrel maker; one who makes casks”.
How popular is Cooper in Australia?
Cooper ranked #19 in Australia in 2025 — given to 227 babies that year.
When was Cooper most popular?
Cooper peaked in 2008 with 622 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Cooper a boy or girl name?
Cooper is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Coopers in registered births are male.
How long has Cooper been recorded in Australia?
Cooper appears in birth records in Australia across 28 years — from 1998 through 2025.