Kacper Boy

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAS-per //ˈkæspər//

Origin: Polish; Czech; Hungarian

Meaning: treasurer (Polish); variant of Casper (Czech, Hungarian)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kacper has its roots in the Persian name "Ghazpar," which translates to "treasurer." This name was adopted into Hebrew as "Caspar" and later made its way into Greek as "Kaspas." The name entered the Latin language as "Casparus," which then evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Slavic variant Kacper. The name was introduced into English through the influence of the Latin and Greek forms, particularly during the medieval period when the stories of the Three Wise Men became popular in Christian tradition.

Historically, Kacper is often associated with one of the Magi, or Wise Men, who visited Jesus after his birth, as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew. This biblical figure has been recognized since the early centuries of Christianity, with the names of the Magi being solidified in Christian tradition by the 6th century.

The name Caspar, along with its variants, became widely used in various cultures, particularly in Europe, during the Middle Ages, as the story of the Magi was depicted in art and literature. The name Kacper, specifically, is prevalent in Polish culture and has been borne by various saints and historical figures throughout the centuries.

Culturally, Kacper carries connotations of wisdom and generosity, reflecting the attributes of the Magi who brought gifts to the Christ child. The name is often celebrated in Christian traditions, particularly around the feast of Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the Wise Men.

In Polish tradition, Kacper is sometimes associated with the New Year, symbolizing new beginnings and prosperity. The diminutive form "Kacperek" is also used affectionately in Polish-speaking communities, further embedding the name in cultural practices and familial settings.

Famous people named Kacper

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Kacper Przybyłko is a professional soccer player best known for playing with Chicago Fire FC and VfB Stuttgart.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kacper was first seen in the United States in 1994.

Kacper has ranked as high as #3885 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

In the past 5 years the name Kacper has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kacper is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kacper was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kacper.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 11 11
2024 17 17
2023 12 12
2022 14 14
2021 11 11
2020 11 11
2019 23 23
2018 32 32
2017 19 19
2016 45 45
2015 30 30
2014 43 43
2013 36 36
2012 62 62
2011 54 54
2010 56 56
2009 57 57
2008 76 76
2007 88 88
2006 87 87
2005 65 65
2004 65 65
2003 42 42
2002 23 23
2001 29 29
2000 31 31
1999 13 13
1998 13 13
1997 7 7
1996 9 9
1995 11 11
1994 10 10

Top States for Kacper (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
IL 7
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