Copper
Every Copper since 1978 — 592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Copper
Copper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,947 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 592 American babies have been named Copper — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Copper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Copper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,479 | 42 | #2,947 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,566 | 25 | #4,221 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,118 | 37 | #3,239 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,051 | 29 | #3,790 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,873 | 28 | #3,830 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,453 | 32 | #3,433 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,438 | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,982 | 12 | #6,774 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,532 | 22 | #4,497 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,554 | 30 | #3,609 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,628 | 21 | #4,575 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,307 | 25 | #4,034 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,142 | 13 | #6,315 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,471 | 19 | #4,896 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,665 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,404 | 12 | #6,762 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,428 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,295 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #9,961 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #6,997 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,069 | 7 | #9,302 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,887 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Copper in 2025?
Copper ranked #2,947 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Copper?
592 babies have been named Copper in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Copper most popular?
Copper peaked in 2025, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Copper a boy or girl name?
Copper is used for both: about 28% of babies named Copper have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Copper rising or falling?
Copper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.