Gaspar
Every Gaspar since 1911 — 2,211 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaspar
Gaspar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,053 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 2,211 American babies have been named Gaspar. Its peak came in 2024, when 50 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 Gaspar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaspar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,053 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2,646 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,818 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,296 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,934 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,739 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,159 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,015 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,472 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,618 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,725 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,173 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,788 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,936 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,265 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,848 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,666 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,849 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,108 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,045 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,678 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,714 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,950 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,711 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,261 |
| 2000 | 35 | #2,641 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,601 |
| 1990 | 28 | #2,456 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,752 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,469 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,313 |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,962 |
| 1965 | 17 | #1,950 |
| 1960 | 20 | #1,831 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,349 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,142 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,459 |
| 1940 | 7 | #2,967 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,716 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,960 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,374 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,007 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gaspar
- Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares Politician · 1587–1645
- Gaspar Sanz Composer · 1640–1710
- Gaspar Corte-Real Explorer · 1450–1501
- Gaspar Noé Film director · b. 1963
- Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos Politician · 1744–1811
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaspar in 2025?
Gaspar ranked #3,053 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gaspar?
2,211 babies have been named Gaspar in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaspar most popular?
Gaspar peaked in 2024, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Gaspar a boy or girl name?
Gaspar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaspar rising or falling?
Gaspar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gaspar?
Well-known people named Gaspar include Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares (politician), Gaspar Sanz (composer), Gaspar Corte-Real (explorer).