Rising since 2018, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Caspen since 2017
Babies named Caspen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Caspen is a very modern arrival in the American naming landscape, first appearing in Social Security records in 2017. Its ranking at 4,539 in 2025 with a frequency of about 1 in 77,640 newborn boys indicates it remains quite rare. The trajectory shows consistent growth since 2018, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025, suggesting it is on an upward trend, typical of newly coined names gaining gradual acceptance. As a modern invention without deep historical roots, Caspen fits the contemporary pattern of creating names that feel familiar yet distinctive. Its top states are sparsely represented, reinforcing its status as an emerging choice among parents seeking a unique name.
Caspen is a recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 2017. It appears to be a modern invented name, possibly formed from the sound of names like Caspian or the surname Casper, combined with the fashionable -en suffix. Its sudden emergence aligns with the trend of creating unique, melodic-sounding names for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cash
Sibling names for Caspen
Names that share Caspen's style, for a brother or sister.
