Boy · #856 in 2026

Casper

Casper is a family and personal name derived from Aramaic that means "Treasurer". The origins of the name have been traced as far back as the Old Testament and variations of the name have been adopted by a variety of cultures and languages.

  • Dutch
  • Swedish
  • Norwegian
  • Danish
Current Rank
#856
Peak Rank
#332 (2026)
Total Babies
7K
5-Yr Trend
+64%
2019
First Year
2023
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#13792
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Casper

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Casper is a family and personal name derived from Aramaic that means "Treasurer". The origins of the name have been traced as far back as the Old Testament and variations of the name have been adopted by a variety of cultures and languages.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Dutch
  • Swedish
  • Norwegian
  • Danish

The Story of Casper

The earliest SSA record of Casper as a baby boy name dates back to 1880, when 15 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 283 newborns named Casper — #856 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 24% of all recorded Caspers. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #856 among baby boy names with 283 births, rising sharply (+64% over the past five years). In total, more than 7K Caspers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Variants & Related Forms of Casper

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Casper. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Notable people named Casper

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Casper Ankergren (born 1979), Danish football goalkeeper
  • Casper Asbjornson (1909–1970), American Major League Baseball catcher
  • Casper ten Boom (1859–1944), Dutch watchmaker who aided Jews during the Holocaust
  • Casper Christensen (born 1968), Danish comedian
  • Casper Elgaard (born 1978), Danish auto racing driver
  • Casper Helling (born 1972), Danish speedskater, particularly in longer distances
  • Casper Henningsen (born 1985), Danish footballer
  • Casper Holstein (1876–1944), New York City gangster

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Where is Casper most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Denmark
    55%
  • Netherlands
    29%
  • South Africa
    8%
  • Sweden
    4%
  • United States
    3%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Casper

Phonetically similar names — useful when Casper is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Casper

What does the name Casper mean?
Casper is a family and personal name derived from Aramaic that means "Treasurer". The origins of the name have been traced as far back as the Old Testament and variations of the name have been adopted by a variety of cultures and languages.
What is the origin of the name Casper?
Casper has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish.
How popular is Casper in 2026?
In 2026, Casper ranks #856 among boys' names in the U.S., with 283 babies given the name that year.
When was Casper most popular?
Casper reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #332 that year with 283 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Casper most popular?
Casper has historically been most popular in North Dakota, New Jersey, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Casper.
Is Casper a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Casper is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Casper?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Casper include Hardy, Henderson, Odis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Casper?
Common variants and related forms of Casper include Cas, Jasper, Jesper, Kasper. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Casper

Casper is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 7K births in the dataset. Casper's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #332. Use the chart and map above to compare Casper's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.