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Kuyper
Pronounced KY-pur /ˈkaɪ.pər/Medium
Meaning: From the Dutch surname Kuyper (Kuiper), an occupational name for a 'cooper' — a maker of barrels and casks. Carried into given-name use as a modern surname pick.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
As a boy's name Kuyper comes from the Dutch occupational surname for a 'cooper; barrel-maker.' It reads as a modern surname name — crisp and distinctive, rare in the U.S. (said 'KY-pur').
It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, sturdy, and surname-style.
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What does the name Kuyper mean?
Kuyper is a Dutch surname meaning 'cooper' — a barrel-maker.
How do you pronounce Kuyper?
It's said KY-pur /ˈkaɪ.pər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kuyper a boy or girl name?
Kuyper is a boy's name.
How popular is Kuyper?
Kuyper is a rare name in the U.S.