Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Caswell since 1882
Babies named Caswell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Caswell's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Caswell is a rare English name derived from a surname, with roots meaning 'watercress spring.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1882, the same year it reached its peak rank of 10,695. Since then, it has remained consistently obscure, with no recorded trajectory changes. Its top states are not documented, suggesting very scattered usage. As a given name, Caswell carries a surname-like, traditional feel, typical of the late 1800s fashion for using family names as first names. Given its steady but minimal presence, Caswell appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet historically grounded choice.
Caswell is an English surname transferred to given name use, derived from a place name meaning 'watercress spring' (Old English 'cærse' watercress + 'well(a)' spring). It originated as a locational surname for someone living near such a spring. As a given name, it saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cas
Sibling names for Caswell
Names that share Caswell's style, for a brother or sister.
