US Popularity:16437
Origin:British
Meaning:Dancer, leaper
The perfect baby name is only a hop, a skip, and a jump away! Hopper is an original boy’s name of English origin. This surname-turned-first name came about as an occupational name used for a dancer, derived from the Middle English word hoppen and the Old English word hoppian. As such, this name means “dancer” or “leaper,” and is sure to put a spring in baby’s step. Parents might recognize this name from the likes of actor Dennis Hopper, painter Edward Hopper, or even Stranger Things character Jim Hopper—played by David Harbour.

Hopper Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Hopper is currently #16437 in U.S. births
Boy:Hopper is currently #5990 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#16437
in 2023
+ 1225
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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