Kaspar

Meaning & origin

Kaspar has been recorded in U.S. births since the year 2000, making it a relatively recent addition to American naming charts. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, but its usage has been falling since 2022, with a current rank of 8,910 and a 1-in-213,510 frequency. While not yet appearing consistently among top states, Kaspar remains a distinctive choice with deep European roots, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, where it has been a given name for centuries. The name's trajectory reflects a niche but steady presence, favored by parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon alternative to more popular Caspar or Jasper variants.

Kaspar is a German form of Caspar, traditionally one of the names given to the Magi or Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus. The name likely entered European usage through medieval Christian tradition, with the biblical figure being associated with the East. The etymology is often traced to Persian 'kash' or 'ganj', meaning 'treasure', hence 'treasurer'. It has been consistently used in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia, and experienced a modest revival in the 21st century.