Boy · #7,028 in 2026

Couper

Couper is a surname. It may refer to:Archibald Scott Couper (1831–1892), Scottish chemist Barbara Couper (1903–1992), British actress George Couper (1824–1908), British civil servant in India Heather Couper (1949–2020), British astronomer, broadcaster and science populariser James Couper (disambiguation) Mildred Couper (1887–1974), American composer and pianist Rory Couper, Scottish rugby union…

Current Rank
#7,028
Peak Rank
#5,250 (2010)
Total Babies
170
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2020
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#5250
Peak Rank
170
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Couper

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Couper is a surname. It may refer to:Archibald Scott Couper (1831–1892), Scottish chemist Barbara Couper (1903–1992), British actress George Couper (1824–1908), British civil servant in India Heather Couper (1949–2020), British astronomer, broadcaster and science populariser James Couper (disambiguation) Mildred Couper (1887–1974), American composer and pianist Rory Couper, Scottish rugby union…

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The Story of Couper

Couper first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 17 Coupers were born — ranking #5,250 that year. As of 2026, Couper ranks #7,028 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 170 Coupers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Couper

Phonetically similar names — useful when Couper is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Couper

What does the name Couper mean?
Couper is a surname. It may refer to:Archibald Scott Couper (1831–1892), Scottish chemist Barbara Couper (1903–1992), British actress George Couper (1824–1908), British civil servant in India Heather Couper (1949–2020), British astronomer, broadcaster and science populariser James Couper (disambiguation) Mildred Couper (1887–1974), American composer and pianist Rory Couper, Scottish rugby union…
How popular is Couper in 2026?
In 2026, Couper ranks #7,028 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Couper most popular?
Couper reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #5,250 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Couper a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Couper is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Couper?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Couper include Kazuma, Jen, Yancarlos. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Couper

Couper is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 170 births in the dataset. Couper's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #5,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Couper's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.