Hooper is an American given name of occupational origin, derived from 'Hooper', once given to makers or sellers of hoops for containers. It first appeared in England during the Middle Ages but gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century US. Despite no specific meaning beyond its occupational roots, it's often associated with Robert Shaw's character Quint Hooper in "Jaws". Today, Hooper is a relatively rare given name, but widely used as a surname.