US Popularity:17662
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 #17662 in U.S. births
Boy:Hopper is currently #6162 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#17662
in 2022
- 171
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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