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Gender: M Popularity: this week. Origin of Cooper: English occupational name Meaning of Cooper: "barrel maker" Cooper's Popularity in 2012: #83
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The genial yet upscale and preppy Cooper was one of the first occupational last names to catch on -- and Cooper remains a pleasing option.

Cooper began his rapid climb in 1982 and has been in the Top 1200 since 2007, now at Number 82. It is wildly popular in Australia, where in some areas Cooper is the top name.

Two surnamed Coopers currently shining a spotling on the name: Anderson and Bradley, and Cooper/Coop is one of the doctors on "Nurse Jackie."

Famous People Named Cooper

Cooper Carlisle, American NFL football player
Cooper Pillot, American teen actor
Cooper Endicott, son of Melissa Rivers and grandson of Joan Rivers

Pop Culture References for the Name Cooper

Cooper Freedman, character on "Private Practice"
Cooper Anderson, brother of Blaine on "Glee"
Sheldon Cooper, character on "Big Bang Theory"
"Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," American TV sitcom (1992-1997) starring Mark Curry and Holly Robinson

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