Casper
boy name#924 in 2025Casper entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #332 in 1889, ranks #924 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#924
rank today
#332
peak (1889)
255
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #421 |
| 1890s | #457 |
| 1900s | #651 |
| 1910s | #615 |
| 1920s | #759 |
| 1930s | #1007 |
| 1940s | #1331 |
| 1950s | #1566 |
| 1960s | #2274 |
| 1970s | #3256 |
| 1980s | #3222 |
| 1990s | #3452 |
| 2000s | #2590 |
| 2010s | #1761 |
| 2020s | #1051 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Casper has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Casper are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Casper alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Casper in 2025?
- Casper ranks #924 among US boy names in 2025, with 255 babies given the name.
- When was the name Casper most popular?
- Casper peaked in 1889, reaching #332 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Casper with classmates?
- Casper will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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