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Cooper

/ KOO-per /

masculine

Meaning

Barrel maker

Origin

English

An English occupational surname for a person who made and repaired barrels, casks, and tubs. The word derives from the Middle English 'couper' (from Latin 'cupa', meaning vat/cask). It has been a popular first name since the 1980s.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Cooper.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
INTJ
11.2%
ESFP
10.43%
ENTP
9.73%
ENFJ
9.71%
ENFP
8.87%
INFP
8.34%
ENTJ
7.58%
ESFJ
6.76%
ESTP
5.16%
INFJ
5.08%
ESTJ
4.56%
ISFP
3.78%
INTP
2.71%
ISFJ
2.36%
ISTJ
2.24%
ISTP
1.49%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Cooper has a friendly, down-to-earth energy. It feels modern and approachable, often associated with a sense of craftsmanship and reliability. It is a quintessential 'surname name' that has successfully crossed over into mainstream use.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

C

Cooper Kupp

American football wide receiver (b. 1993)

C

Cooper Huckabee

American actor (b. 1951)

G

Gary Cooper

American actor known for his roles in High Noon and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1901–1961)

Sibling Names

Goes well with