Caspar
A name given to one of the Magi in Western church tradition, from Biblical Hebrew גִּזְבָּר (gizbar), ultimately from Old Median *ganǰabarah; see it for more.
Every Caspar since 1915 — 401 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caspar
Caspar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,889 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 401 American babies have been named Caspar. Its peak came in 2018, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caspar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caspar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,889 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,955 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,605 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,053 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,081 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,283 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,326 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,110 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,770 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,736 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,706 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,642 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,151 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,228 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,172 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,854 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,920 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,619 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,144 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,589 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,823 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,042 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,675 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,465 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Caspar
- Caspar David Friedrich Painter · 1774–1840
- Caspar Friedrich Wolff Physician · 1735–1794
- Caspar Wessel Mathematician · 1745–1818
- Caspar Bartholin the Younger Politician · 1655–1738
- Caspar Barlaeus Writer · 1584–1648
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caspar mean?
A name given to one of the Magi in Western church tradition, from Biblical Hebrew גִּזְבָּר (gizbar), ultimately from Old Median *ganǰabarah; see it for more.
How popular is the name Caspar in 2025?
Caspar ranked #4,889 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caspar?
401 babies have been named Caspar in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caspar most popular?
Caspar peaked in 2018, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Caspar a boy or girl name?
Caspar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caspar rising or falling?
Caspar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Caspar?
Well-known people named Caspar include Caspar David Friedrich (painter), Caspar Friedrich Wolff (physician), Caspar Wessel (mathematician).