Gasper Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGAS-per / /ˈɡæspər/Persian; Latin
Meaning
Persian: treasurer; Latin: from the treasure
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gasper is derived from the Persian name 'Ghazpar,' which means 'treasurer.' It has been popularized in Christian tradition as one of the Three Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus. The name has variations in different cultures, reflecting its historical significance across various regions.
Trend Summary
The name Gasper has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a slight increase in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gaspar
- Caspar
International Variants
- Gaspar (Spanish)
- Gaspard (French)
- Caspar (German)
Famous people named Gasper
Gasper Noé is an Argentine filmmaker known for his provocative films.
Gasper Schopf is a Slovenian professional footballer.
Gasper M. is a notable Slovenian artist recognized for his contemporary works.
Gasper K. is a prominent Slovenian scientist in the field of environmental studies.
Fictional characters named Gasper
Gasper is a character in the anime series 'High School DxD,' known for his unique abilities.
Gasper is a character in the video game 'Guilty Gear,' recognized for his role in the storyline.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gasper was first seen in the United States in 1907. Gasper has ranked as high as #804 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Gasper has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gasper (1968)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1907 | 6 |
1909 | 5 |
1911 | 13 |
1912 | 11 |
1913 | 20 |
1914 | 26 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 36 |
1917 | 48 |
1918 | 29 |
1919 | 37 |
1920 | 43 |
1921 | 45 |
1922 | 36 |
1923 | 48 |
1924 | 43 |
1925 | 36 |
1926 | 45 |
1927 | 39 |
1928 | 31 |
1929 | 36 |
1930 | 40 |
1931 | 32 |
1932 | 33 |
1933 | 24 |
1934 | 23 |
1935 | 27 |
1936 | 22 |
1937 | 15 |
1938 | 24 |
1939 | 16 |
1940 | 19 |
1941 | 19 |
1942 | 25 |
1943 | 19 |
1944 | 14 |
1945 | 15 |
1946 | 21 |
1947 | 23 |
1948 | 18 |
1949 | 12 |
1950 | 18 |
1951 | 11 |
1952 | 10 |
1953 | 12 |
1954 | 13 |
1955 | 12 |
1956 | 10 |
1957 | 5 |
1958 | 13 |
1959 | 12 |
1960 | 28 |
1961 | 10 |
1962 | 11 |
1963 | 11 |
1964 | 7 |
1965 | 8 |
1966 | 7 |
1967 | 9 |
1968 | 10 |
1970 | 10 |
1971 | 9 |
1972 | 6 |
1973 | 7 |
1975 | 7 |
1976 | 9 |
1977 | 5 |
1980 | 9 |
1981 | 8 |
1982 | 6 |
1985 | 7 |
1990 | 7 |
1992 | 5 |
1993 | 9 |
1995 | 5 |
1998 | 8 |
2000 | 5 |
2001 | 5 |
2002 | 5 |
2006 | 8 |
2010 | 5 |
2022 | 6 |