Casper
Alternative spelling of Caspar.
Every Casper since 1880 — 6,229 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Casper
Casper is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #924 in 2025 with 255 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,229 American babies have been named Casper. Its peak came in 2024, when 274 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Casper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Casper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 255 | #924 |
| 2024 | — | — | 274 | #881 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,654 | 218 | #1,009 |
| 2022 | — | — | 181 | #1,146 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,732 | 181 | #1,125 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,587 | 153 | #1,226 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,165 | 159 | #1,204 |
| 2018 | — | — | 129 | #1,364 |
| 2017 | — | — | 123 | #1,414 |
| 2016 | — | — | 83 | #1,816 |
| 2015 | — | — | 87 | #1,755 |
| 2014 | — | — | 86 | #1,753 |
| 2013 | — | — | 92 | #1,648 |
| 2012 | — | — | 71 | #1,985 |
| 2011 | — | — | 56 | #2,288 |
| 2010 | — | — | 52 | #2,409 |
| 2009 | — | — | 38 | #3,058 |
| 2008 | — | — | 49 | #2,550 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51 | #2,477 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46 | #2,586 |
| 2005 | — | — | 43 | #2,573 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35 | #2,899 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49 | #2,210 |
| 2002 | — | — | 41 | #2,432 |
| 2001 | — | — | 33 | #2,814 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40 | #2,387 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,886 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #2,970 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,848 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,118 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,923 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,564 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,925 |
| 1960 | — | — | 27 | #1,557 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,058 |
| 1950 | — | — | 21 | #1,621 |
| 1945 | — | — | 26 | #1,302 |
| 1940 | — | — | 30 | #1,230 |
| 1935 | — | — | 39 | #1,022 |
| 1930 | — | — | 58 | #865 |
| 1925 | — | — | 80 | #724 |
| 1920 | — | — | 85 | #700 |
| 1915 | — | — | 108 | #535 |
| 1910 | — | — | 14 | #825 |
| 1905 | — | — | 16 | #596 |
| 1900 | — | — | 14 | #684 |
| 1895 | — | — | 14 | #560 |
| 1890 | — | — | 14 | #515 |
| 1885 | — | — | 22 | #381 |
| 1880 | — | — | 15 | #466 |
Famous people named Casper
- Casper Van Dien Actor · b. 1968
- Casper Ruud Tennis player · b. 1998
- Casper Ulrich Mortensen Handball player · b. 1989
- Casper Jørgensen Cyclist · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Casper mean?
Alternative spelling of Caspar.
How popular is the name Casper in 2025?
Casper ranked #924 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 255 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Casper?
6,229 babies have been named Casper in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Casper most popular?
Casper peaked in 2024, when 274 newborns received the name.
Is Casper a boy or girl name?
Casper is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Casper rising or falling?
Casper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Casper?
Well-known people named Casper include Casper Van Dien (actor), Casper Ruud (tennis player), Casper Ulrich Mortensen (handball player).