Copper

Copper - A very unique male name

Copper appeared on the charts for the first time in 2012 on position #3168. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Copper and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Copper? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Copper. The baby boy name Copper was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3902 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Copper peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 3168.

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Copper is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Copper is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #874 - and is the least popular in Colorado at position #874.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Copper is where you live.

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Copper origin and meaning

English

From the English word copper, the reddish-brown metal, from Latin cuprum, 'metal of Cyprus'

Copper is a material word name with a warm, reddish glow, also familiar as a dog's name from Disney's The Fox and the Hound. As a boy's name it has appeared at the threshold since 2012.

Attested etymology

Copper is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Copper, pop culture references for the name Copper and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Copper

We've found the following names that sound similar to Copper, sorted by popularity.

Cooper / Casper / Caspar / Coopar / Chipper /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Copper

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Copper a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Copper?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KOP-er · /ˈkɒpər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2012, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameNature

Why parents choose it

Copper has a rustic, outdoorsy warmth and a colour built right in.

Worth knowing

• Many people know a dog named Copper, and 'copper' is also slang for a police officer