Rising since 2010, #2,641 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaspian since 2010
Babies named Kaspian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Kaspian is a name of very recent coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 2010. It is a respelling of Caspian, itself a geographical name taken from the Caspian Sea. The name has risen steadily since its introduction, and by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 2641, with about 1 in 34859 male births receiving the name. Its trajectory shows consistent growing use, particularly in California, where it is most frequently chosen. Kaspian fits a modern trend of place-inspired and fantasy-sounding names, though it has no historical roots or traditional etymology. Parents drawn to it often appreciate its soft but distinctive sound, akin to names like Jasper or Caspian.
Kaspian appears to be a modern respelling of Caspian, the name of a large inland sea bordered by several countries. The use of Caspian as a given name in English-speaking countries is rare and modern, with the variant Kaspian emerging in the 2010s. It may also be influenced by the name Kaspar or Jasper, though no direct link is established. The name has no ancient or traditional usage outside of this modern coinage.
Where Kaspian is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Caspian
Sibling names for Kaspian
Names that share Kaspian's style, for a brother or sister.
