Rising since 2016, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaspen since 2016
Babies named Kaspen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Kaspen is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 2016. Its debut was modest, but it has shown consistent growth, ranking 7,194th nationally in 2025 with approximately 1 in every 155,280 newborn boys receiving the name. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, suggesting a spike in interest among parents seeking fresh, contemporary-sounding names. Kaspen likely draws inspiration from surnames like Caspian or given names like Kasper, following a trend for names ending in 'en' or 'an'. Although it has not yet recorded any top states, its trajectory indicates a rising adoption across the country. As a recent coinage, Kaspen carries no historical or cultural baggage, appealing to parents who prefer unique, trend-driven choices.
Kaspen is a recently coined name, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 2016. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Kasper or Caspian, combining a 'K' initial with the trendy 'pen' sound. The name has no historical or linguistic roots and is considered a modern invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kas, Kaspy
Sibling names for Kaspen
Names that share Kaspen's style, for a brother or sister.
