Declining since 2022, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Hooper since 1914
Babies named Hooper per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Hooper is a rare given name, ranking 9,714th in the U.S. in 2025. It was first recorded in 1914, its peak year, and the name has been falling in popularity since 2022. Approximately 1 in 244,011 boys receives the name today. Its sibling suggestions like Porter and Piper share the occupational surname style, and common nicknames include Hoop. Despite its rarity, Hooper offers a down-to-earth feel rooted in English craftsmanship.
Hooper is an English occupational surname derived from Middle English 'hooper' (a maker of hoops for barrels). As a given name, it emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, following the trend of using surnames as first names. The name's usage peaked early and has remained rare, never reaching substantial popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hoop
Sibling names for Hooper
Names that share Hooper's style, for a brother or sister.
