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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Copper — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Copen|Cora
English◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Copper

◈

KAH-per · 2 syllables

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Boy
#4203
↓ Fading
Boy
#4203
Popularity score: 16
↓ Fading
Peak
#3235 in 2023
5yr
-968 ranks
Velocity
-968
Birth frequency
6.9 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#8535
Popularity score: 9
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#7047 in 2022
5yr
+574 ranks
Velocity
+574
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4203 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Copper

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4203

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8535 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Copper

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8535

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-968 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Copper scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureUnisex2-syllableModernElementEarthyCoolMineralTrend-forward
Character
warm resilienceearthy practicalityglowing optimismgrounded strengthconductive energy
STRONG
High confidence

Copper is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4203 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -968 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4203 · very rare
Copper at a Glance
Meaning:A reddish-brown metallic element, valued for its conductivity and durability. Used as a name for its association with warmth, strength, and natural beauty.
Language root:Middle English · Old English
Peak rank:#3235 in 2023
5yr change:-968 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #4203 · Girl #8535
Notable bearers
Copper King (Butte, Montana)
Historical mining figure/nickname
Similar Sound
Cooper◈Copper◈CosperCopleyCayperCasper◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Indigo◈Phoenix◈Raven◈Vale◈Sage◈
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Wren◈HazelEmber◈River◈Stellan◈Ivy
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Copper · Overview
Summary

Copper is an English unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4203 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 77/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Copper carries a cool, grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 968 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
copper.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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