Kooper is a name of Dutch origin, meaning "cooper". A cooper is a craftsman who makes and repairs wooden barrels, such as those used for storing beer or wine. The name Kooper is derived from the Middle Dutch word "copere", which means "barrel maker".
The name Kooper has been in use in the Netherlands since at least the 16th century. It was typically given to boys who were born into families that had a tradition of coopering, or who worked as coopers themselves. In some cases, the name may have been given simply because it sounded attractive to parents.
Despite its Dutch origin, Kooper has also been used in other countries. For example, there are records of people named Kooper living in Germany, England, and even the United States during the 19th century.
Today, Kooper is still a relatively uncommon name, but it is sometimes chosen by parents who appreciate its unique sound and meaning. It can be spelled in several different ways, including Cooper, Kuuper, and Koeper, among others. Regardless of spelling, however, the name Kooper remains strongly associated with the craft of coopering and the rich history behind it.
Kooper is a unique and distinctive name that has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States. Let's explore its statistical trends based on birth records from 2004 to 2023.
In 2004, Kooper made its debut with eight births. The following year saw an increase to ten births, indicating a growing interest in this uncommon name. However, in 2006, the number of births dropped significantly to five, suggesting a slight decline in popularity during that period.
The year 2007 marked a turnaround for Kooper's popularity with twelve births recorded. This upward trend continued through 2009 and 2010, with fourteen births each year. The years 2011 and 2012 saw an even more significant increase in popularity, with eighteen and twenty-four births respectively.
Interestingly, despite this upward trend, the number of Kooper births fluctuated from 2013 onwards. In 2015, there were only nineteen births compared to twenty-eight in 2014. This fluctuation continued with seventeen births recorded in 2016 and twenty-two in 2017.
The recent years have seen a resurgence of Kooper's popularity. There were twenty-eight births in both 2018 and 2021, demonstrating consistent interest in the name over these years. Even during the pandemic year of 2020, there were twelve births recorded for Kooper. And most recently, in 2023, there have been sixteen births.
Over the twenty-year period from 2004 to 2023, a total of 336 babies named Kooper were born in the United States. This unique name has carved out its own niche within American naming trends, offering parents an uncommon yet appealing option for their children's names.