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Copper

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Pronounced KOP-er /ˈkɒp.ər/High

Meaning: From the English word copper — a reddish-gold metal/colour (via the Latin cuprum, 'of Cyprus'); a word/colour-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Copper; a reddish-gold colour: Copper is a word-name. Warm, modern, and bold.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word copper — a reddish-gold metal/colour (via the Latin cuprum, 'of Cyprus'); a word/colour-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8535 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219782024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Copper comes from the English word copper — a reddish-gold metal/colour (via the Latin cuprum, 'of Cyprus'); a word/colour-name (we note the word-name). A warm, modern name (said 'KOP-er').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern colour/word-name. Rare, a-reddish-gold-metal at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Copper comes from the Latin cuprum, 'of Cyprus' (where the metal was mined) — a warm colour word-name (we note the word-name; said 'KOP-er').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Copper — colour word-name

Variations

CoperCoppr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Copper mean?

Copper is an English word-name — a reddish-gold metal/colour (via Latin cuprum, 'of Cyprus'). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Copper?

It's said KOP-er /ˈkɒp.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Copper a boy or girl name?

Copper is a girl's name here (used for both sexes).

How popular is Copper?

Copper is a very rare name in the U.S.

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