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Kuiper

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-per /ˈkaɪ.pər/Medium

Meaning: From the Dutch surname Kuiper — 'a cooper; a barrel/cask-maker' (an occupational name); also known from the Kuiper Belt; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A cooper; a barrel-maker: Kuiper is Dutch. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KY-per').
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Origin LowDutch
MeaningFrom the Dutch surname Kuiper — 'a cooper; a barrel/cask-maker' (an occupational name); also known from the Kuiper Belt; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#9460 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172024

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

Kuiper comes from the Dutch surname Kuiper — 'a cooper; a barrel/cask-maker' (an occupational name); also known from the Kuiper Belt (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'KY-per').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name. Rare, a-cooper at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kuiper is a Dutch surname, 'a cooper; a barrel-maker' (also known from the Kuiper Belt) — a crisp, distinctive name (we note the surname; said 'KY-per').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kuiper — Dutch surname

Variations

KuyperCuyper

Nicknames

Kui

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kuiper mean?

Kuiper is a Dutch surname — 'a cooper; a barrel/cask-maker'. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Kuiper?

It's said KY-per /ˈkaɪ.pər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kuiper a boy or girl name?

Kuiper is a boy's name.

How popular is Kuiper?

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

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