Is Casper a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Casper is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Casper?

It’s currently ranked #655 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Casper Boy

Popularity: #655 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAS-per / /ˈkæspər/

Hebrew; Persian

Meaning

Hebrew: 'treasurer'; Persian: 'bringer of treasure'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Casper has roots in Hebrew, where it means 'treasurer'. It is also associated with the Persian name 'Gaspar', which is linked to the biblical Magi. The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of the Three Wise Men. Casper is often depicted as one of the three kings in nativity scenes. The name has also been used in various cultural references, including literature and film.

Trend Summary

Casper has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Variants

Caspar
Gaspar

International Variants

Caspar (German)
Gaspar (Spanish)
Gaspard (French)

Famous people named Casper

Casper Van Dien is an American actor known for his role in the film 'Starship Troopers'.

Casper the Friendly Ghost is a fictional character from the Harvey Comics franchise.

Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player who has achieved significant success on the ATP Tour.

Casper Smart is an American dancer and choreographer, recognized for his work with various artists.

Fictional characters named Casper

Casper the Friendly Ghost is a character from the Harvey Comics franchise, known for his friendly demeanor.

Casper is also featured in the animated film 'Casper', where he seeks friendship with a young girl.

Sibling Suggestions

Jasper Felix Oscar Silas Leo Milo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Casper was first seen in the United States in 1880. Casper has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Casper has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Casper (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	26	12%
TX	24	11%
NY	22	10%
WA	13	6%
OH	12	5%
IL	11	5%
AZ	10	4%
MI	9	4%
FL	9	4%
NC	9	4%
MO	8	4%
IN	8	4%
PA	8	4%
MN	7	3%
OR	7	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	15
1881	15
1882	25
1883	16
1884	14
1885	22
1886	22
1887	11
1888	25
1889	28
1890	14
1891	20
1892	20
1893	16
1894	20
1895	14
1896	23
1897	17
1898	20
1899	16
1900	14
1901	11
1902	16
1903	7
1904	14
1905	16
1906	12
1907	21
1908	15
1909	18
1910	14
1911	24
1912	55
1913	57
1914	72
1915	108
1916	80
1917	107
1918	86
1919	113
1920	85
1921	80
1922	86
1923	93
1924	88
1925	80
1926	54
1927	76
1928	54
1929	66
1930	58
1931	49
1932	52
1933	42
1934	30
1935	39
1936	36
1937	39
1938	35
1939	40
1940	30
1941	35
1942	29
1943	34
1944	20
1945	26
1946	22
1947	25
1948	36
1949	24
1950	21
1951	29
1952	32
1953	20
1954	35
1955	15
1956	29
1957	23
1958	23
1959	26
1960	27
1961	24
1962	8
1963	17
1964	23
1965	17
1966	10
1967	7
1968	11
1969	12
1970	8
1971	11
1972	10
1973	8
1974	15
1975	13
1976	8
1977	7
1978	15
1979	20
1980	14
1981	16
1982	10
1983	13
1984	16
1985	17
1986	14
1987	16
1988	15
1989	14
1990	21
1991	19
1992	11
1993	15
1994	11
1995	16
1996	27
1997	33
1998	37
1999	28
2000	40
2001	33
2002	41
2003	49
2004	35
2005	43
2006	46
2007	51
2008	49
2009	38
2010	52
2011	56
2012	71
2013	92
2014	86
2015	87
2016	83
2017	123
2018	129
2019	159
2020	153
2021	181
2022	180
2023	218
2024	273