Casper

Casper - A very unique male name

Casper appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #680. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Casper and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Casper? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Casper. The baby boy name Casper was given to 201 baby boys in 2025, ranking #943 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,295 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Casper peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 595.

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Casper is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Casper is currently topping the baby name charts in Oregon at position #443 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,041.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Casper is where you live.

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Casper origin and meaning

Dutch and Scandinavian form of Caspar — derivation disputed

Uncertain — Caspar is traditionally linked to a Persian word for 'treasure-bearer,' but the derivation is not proven

Casper is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Caspar, the name tradition gave to one of the Three Wise Men, though the Bible does not name them. The popular 'treasure-bearer' meaning rests on a Persian guess and is not established. Long a minor name in the US, Casper has risen since 2020 to its highest levels in a century, helped by its soft, vintage sound.

Origin uncertain

Casper is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Casper

We've found the following names that sound similar to Casper, sorted by popularity.

Cooper / Caspar / Copper / Coopar / Chipper /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Casper

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Casper a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Casper?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAS-per · /ˈkæspər/

Around the world

• Kasper (Danish) — The Danish form of the name
• Caspar (German) — The German form, also spelled Kaspar

Spellings and nicknames

• Caspar — The older German and English spelling, a name in its own right
• Kasper — The Scandinavian spelling
• Kaspar — A German spelling variant

Nicknames: Cas

Famous bearers

• Casper Van Dien — American actor known for Starship Troopers (b. 1968) Contemporary
• Casper the Friendly Ghost — The gentle ghost of the Harvey Comics and cartoons (Fictional, 1945) Fictional

Style

Vintage revivalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents are choosing Casper as a soft, friendly vintage revival — an alternative to Jasper with a gentler feel. The ghost association reads as sweet rather than spooky to most now.

Worth knowing

• Casper the Friendly Ghost is still the first association for many people
• Spelling splits with Caspar and Kasper