Kasper
Every Kasper since 1912 — 1,409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kasper
Kasper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,880 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,409 American babies have been named Kasper. Its peak came in 2023, when 96 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 Kasper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kasper 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 | — | — | 84 | #1,880 |
| 2024 | — | — | 95 | #1,748 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,281 | 90 | #1,793 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,491 | 85 | #1,866 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,685 | 76 | #1,973 |
| 2020 | — | — | 66 | #2,124 |
| 2019 | — | — | 74 | #1,988 |
| 2018 | — | — | 56 | #2,372 |
| 2017 | — | — | 48 | #2,617 |
| 2016 | — | — | 50 | #2,536 |
| 2015 | — | — | 53 | #2,422 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #3,013 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,158 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,490 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,400 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,951 |
| 2009 | — | — | 26 | #3,974 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,390 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29 | #3,647 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #3,005 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34 | #3,057 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27 | #3,502 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,909 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,122 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,788 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,036 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,392 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,817 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,285 |
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Famous people named Kasper
- Kasper Bøgelund Soccer player · b. 1980
- Kasper Asgreen Cyclist · b. 1995
- Kasper Søndergaard Handball player · b. 1981
- Kasper Larsen Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kasper in 2025?
Kasper ranked #1,880 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kasper?
1,409 babies have been named Kasper in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kasper most popular?
Kasper peaked in 2023, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Kasper a boy or girl name?
Kasper is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kasper rising or falling?
Kasper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kasper?
Well-known people named Kasper include Kasper Bøgelund (soccer player), Kasper Asgreen (cyclist), Kasper Søndergaard (handball player).