Gasper

Gasper - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Gasper at a glance

Gasper is ranked #1656 among boy baby names in 1968, with 5 births in 1968. It peaked in 1911 at #580 and first appeared on the charts in 1911.

Rank in 1968
#1656
Births in 1968
5
Peak year
1911 (#580)
First appeared
1911
Trend
#1645 in 1958 → #1656 in 1968 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 331,714 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Gasper appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #580. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gasper and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gasper? 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 Gasper. The baby boy name Gasper was given to 5 baby boys in 1968, ranking #1656 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 331,714 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gasper peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 580.



Famous with this name

Luke Gasper
Andy Gasper
Taiwo Gasper


How would you rate Gasper, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Gasper is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gasper is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,145 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,145.

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 Gasper is where you live.


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Gasper origin and meaning

Gasper is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Gasper, pop culture references for the name Gasper and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gasper

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

Geoffrey / Gaspar / Gaspare / Geoffery / Geoffry / Gabor /

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)


Year Rank
19681656
19611671
19601129
19591499
19581645
19491456
19481630
19471327
19461179
19451343
19441499
19431415
19421275
19411193
19401146
19391350
19381041
19371298
19361080
19351247
19341095
19331081
1932967
19311063
1930952
1929944
1928982
1927880
1926971
19251106
1924952
1923919
1922910
1921893
19201130
19191012
19181123
1917717
1916933
19151083
1914769
1913860
1912863
1911580

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California1145

Even more about Gasper


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 Gasper 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 Gasper?

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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#
On chart
1911
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Gasper
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 331,714
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1911
1968 births +5

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