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Copper
OriginEnglish
Meaning"a reddish brown mineral"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#2947
2025 SSA
US rank · girls#8479
2025 SSA
About Copper
More unique than Cooper, and a favorite among pet parents. Copper was the loveable bloodhound from Disney's Fox and the Hound. Keep in mind that Copper is also slang for a policeman.
Copper for girls#8479 US
It's a beautiful burnished metal -- but also slang for policeman.
Pronounced KAH-pur.
As of October 2026, Copper ranked #2947 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,034 | 25 | 13 |
| 2015 | #4,572 | 21 | 11 |
| 2016 | #3,607 | 30 | 15.8 |
| 2017 | #4,496 | 22 | 11.9 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,831 | 20 | 11.1 |
| 2020 | #3,431 | 32 | 18.5 |
| 2021 | #3,829 | 28 | 16 |
| 2022 | #3,788 | 29 | 16.6 |
| 2023 | #3,235 | 37 | 21.6 |
| 2024 | #4,203 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | #2,947 | 42 | 24.6 |
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