Casper Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Casper means 'Treasurer' or 'Keeper of the Treasury'.
Meaning of the Name Casper
Casper is a name of Persian origin that means 'Treasurer' or 'Keeper of the Treasury'. It is derived from the Persian name 'Khosrow'. Casper is also associated with the friendly ghost character in popular culture. The name has a mystical and regal connotation, and it has gained popularity internationally as a given name.
Popularity of the Name Casper
The popularity for the name Casper peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 180 births, which ranked number 2,405 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Casper had the most female births in 2019 with 6, which ranked number 13,772 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 180, which ranked number 1,127 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Casper has increased sharply over the last ten years from 70 births to 175 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among males, Casper has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 70 births to 175 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Casper
- 20 Year Trend of Casper: 326.83%
- 10 Year Trend of Casper: 150.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Casper: 150.00%
Popularity of Casper by State
For males, Casper was most popular in Midwestern states with 29 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Casper. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 18 | 1139 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 6 | 671 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 9 | 550 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 5 | 994 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Casper
- Total Births of Casper: 192 (9.60%)
- Male Births of Casper: 192 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Casper over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 192 births in 2024. Male births for Casper have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 192 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.