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Trooper

♂ Boy

Pronounced TROO-per /ˈtruːpər/High

Meaning: From the English word trooper, 'a soldier' or, affectionately, 'a steadfast, uncomplaining person.' A bold, spirited nickname name.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited word name: Trooper means 'a soldier; a steadfast one' (said 'TROO-per'). Bold and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word trooper, 'a soldier' or, affectionately, 'a steadfast, uncomplaining person.' A bold, spirited nickname name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10784 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519982024

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

Trooper comes from the English word for a soldier, and warmly for someone steadfast and game. As a given name it reads spirited and hearty. Bold and warm (said 'TROO-per').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a given name, more often a nickname. Spirited, warm, and uncommon.

Did you know? Trooper is a word and nickname name - a soldier, or affectionately a 'steadfast, uncomplaining' person - a bold, warm-hearted pick (said 'TROO-per').
Overall data confidence 35%
References — Trooper — Word/nickname name 'soldier; steadfast one'

Variations

Trouper

Nicknames

Troop

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trooper mean?

Trooper means 'a soldier' or, warmly, 'a steadfast one,' used as a word and nickname name.

How do you pronounce Trooper?

It's said TROO-per /ˈtruːpər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Trooper a boy or girl name?

Here Trooper is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Trooper?

Trooper is a very rare given name for boys in the U.S., more often a nickname.

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