Coopar
An English masculine name derived from the occupational surname for a cooper or barrel maker.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Coopar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Coopar today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coopar births was 2010 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coopar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Coopar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2010
14 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#6,097
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Coopar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Coopar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coopar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Geography
Where Coopars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Coopar
The given name Coopar has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is believed to be derived from the word "cuper," which translates to "maker of cups or barrels." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with the occupation of a cooper or barrel-maker.
During the medieval period, the name Coopar was primarily found in the regions of England, particularly in areas with thriving cooperage industries. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various parish records and legal documents.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Coopar was John Coopar, a prominent cooper who lived in the city of York in the late 13th century. His legacy is documented in the city's guild records, highlighting his contribution to the local cooperage trade.
In the 15th century, the name gained recognition with the birth of William Coopar, a renowned English poet and playwright. Born in 1470, Coopar is best known for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political climate of his time.
Moving into the 16th century, the name Coopar found its way into the annals of religious history with the life of Thomas Coopar, a Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake in 1555 for his beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.
In the realm of exploration and discovery, the name Coopar is associated with James Coopar, an English navigator and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his famous circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580.
Another notable figure bearing the name Coopar was Robert Coopar, a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 17th century. Coopar made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including the discovery of several comets and the publication of influential astronomical treatises.
Throughout history, the name Coopar has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, scholars, and explorers. While its origins may be rooted in the humble occupation of barrel-making, the name has transcended its humble beginnings and left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the English-speaking world.
People
Coopar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coopar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coopar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coopar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coopar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Coopar a common name?
We classify Coopar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coopar most popular?
The single biggest year for Coopar was 2010, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coopar is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coopar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coopar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coopar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coopar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coopar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coopar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Coopar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.