Cooper in Chinese
Cooper in Chinese is 库珀 (Kù Pò).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- barrel maker
Etymologically, Cooper is English and is commonly glossed as "barrel maker". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1882 and peaked in 2015.
3 ways to write Cooper
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
库珀
Kù Pò
The standard transliteration of Cooper: 库 (kù, "storehouse (phonetic 'ku')"), 珀 (pò, "amber"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 库 (kù) carries "coo", 珀 (pò) carries "per". The tone contour is 4-4 (falling, falling).
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 库
kù
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
storehouse (phonetic 'ku')
- 珀
pò
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
amber
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
博熙
Bó Xī
Inspired by "barrel maker": 博 (bó, "broad, learned") + 熙 (xī, "bright, prosperous"), expressing elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
Cooper's meaning ("barrel maker") has no direct Chinese equivalent, so 博 (broad, learned) and 熙 (bright, prosperous) express elegance and good character instead.
Character breakdown
26 strokes total (simplified)- 博
bó
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
broad, learned
- 熙
xī
Tone 1 · 14 strokes (simplified)
bright, prosperous
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
博子
Bó Zǐ
博 (bó, "broad, learned") + 子 (zǐ, "son, child; master (honorific)"): a natural Chinese given name themed on elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "coo" (kù), so 博 ("broad, learned") and 子 ("son, child; master (honorific)") were chosen for elegance and good character.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 博
bó
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
broad, learned
- 子
zǐ
Tone 3 · 3 strokes (simplified)
son, child; master (honorific)
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Recent US usage of Cooper
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Cooper ranked 54 among names recorded for boys, with 33,528 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 81,043 boys named Cooper since 1882, with the high point in 2015 (5,262 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #706 to #88 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1882
- Total since 1880
- 81,043
More About Cooper in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Cooper offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Cooper, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Cooper, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Cooper to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cooper in Chinese characters?
库珀 (Kù Pò), or 庫珀 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Cooper?
US Social Security records show 81,043 boys named Cooper since 1882, with the high point in 2015 (5,262 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #706 to #88 among boys.
Is Cooper written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 库珀 becomes 庫珀; the changed characters are 库→庫. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.