#8792024 rank
2024peak year
5,659babies named Casper since 1880
▲ +72%5-year trend
Casper popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Casper mean?
An English and Dutch form of Gaspar, the traditional name of one of the Magi, often derived from Persian ganj, 'treasure'. Common in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, newly revived in the US.
OriginPersian
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, mythic
Names like Casper
Same era, same vibe — if you like Casper, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Caspers
- Casper Van Dien, actor
Spellings & variants
CasparKasperJasper
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