Hooper
Pronunciation: [ h-OOP-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hooper first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 76 babies have been named Hooper in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hooper is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,304 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,304
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Hooper
Hooper is a boy name .
Hooper is currently ranked #10,304 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hooper include Hoo, Hoop, Hoopy, Hoopie, Hoy, Hoie, and Hookins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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