How Many People Are Named Copper?

Complete statistics for the name Copper: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Copper
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Copper, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 533 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 618,670 Americans. This modern name peaked in popularity in 2023 with 48 births, showing its rising trend among younger parents.

~2,691
Living in US
1 in 123,170
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Metal name
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Durable Innovative
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

912
Worldwide Bearers
#445,512
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
533
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
65
🇱🇷 Liberia
24
🇨🇦 Canada
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇨🇳 China
11
🇳🇬 Nigeria
9
🇬🇧 England
8
🇮🇳 India
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
384 (72%)
♀ Female
150 (28%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
525
Would be under 30 (98%)
13
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 538 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
70

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Copper Through the Generations

Copper, a name that's seen a surge in recent years, has been adopted by a small but growing group of families. With 533 individuals carrying this unique moniker, it's clear that Copper is a name favored by those looking for something distinctive. The majority of people named Copper are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by a new generation of parents, with 48 births recorded in its peak year of 2023.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 13
California 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Copper

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Copper's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Copper

How Many People Have the Name Copper?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,691 people in the United States currently share the name Copper. That works out to roughly 1 in every 123,170 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Copper a Common or Rare Name?

Copper is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Copper Mean?

Copper means "metal name" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Copper in SSA data, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female.

When Was Copper Most Popular?

The name Copper reached peak popularity in 2023, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Copper?

Approximately 2,691 people named Copper live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,691. That works out to roughly 1 in 123,170 Americans.

Is Copper a rare name?

Copper is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 123,170 Americans has this name.

What does the name Copper mean?

Copper means "metal name" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Copper more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 72% of people named Copper are male and 28% are female.

When was Copper most popular?

Copper peaked in 2023 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,691
All-Time Births2,691
1 in X1 in 123,170
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2023
World Rank#445,512
Male %72%
Female %28%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.