Boy
Casper
treasurer, bringer of treasure
About Casper
Picture a name that sparkles with friendliness and approachability, one that brings smiles to faces and warmth to conversations. This choice radiates a gentle, likeable energy that draws people in rather than pushing them away. There's something inherently cheerful about it, a lightness that doesn't diminish its legitimacy as a serious name for a serious person. Casper has an old-soul quality, feeling simultaneously vintage and fresh, like discovering a classic treasure that never truly went out of style. It works wonderfully for creative types, those who think outside boxes and color outside lines. The soft consonants and open vowels create a welcoming sound that puts people at ease. For families who appreciate names with character and personality, this delivers both in abundance. It's distinctive enough to be interesting but familiar enough to feel comfortable. The name ages gracefully, equally fitting for a curious five-year-old and a thoughtful thirty-five-year-old.
Popularity of the Name Casper
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #466 | ||||
| 1881 | #445 | ||||
| 1882 | #357 | ||||
| 1883 | #450 | ||||
| 1884 | #506 | ||||
| 1885 | #381 | ||||
| 1886 | #370 | ||||
| 1887 | #552 | ||||
| 1888 | #370 | ||||
| 1889 | #332 | ||||
| 1890 | #515 | ||||
| 1891 | #390 | ||||
| 1892 | #425 | ||||
| 1893 | #463 | ||||
| 1894 | #422 | ||||
| 1895 | #560 | ||||
| 1896 | #407 | ||||
| 1897 | #480 | ||||
| 1898 | #454 | ||||
| 1899 | #485 | ||||
| 1900 | #682 | ||||
| 1901 | #642 | ||||
| 1902 | #538 | ||||
| 1903 | #921 | ||||
| 1904 | #618 | ||||
| 1905 | #596 | ||||
| 1906 | #718 | ||||
| 1907 | #514 | ||||
| 1908 | #691 | ||||
| 1909 | #638 | ||||
| 1910 | #824 | ||||
| 1911 | #626 | ||||
| 1912 | #540 | ||||
| 1913 | #580 | ||||
| 1914 | #592 | ||||
| 1915 | #535 | ||||
| 1916 | #657 | ||||
| 1917 | #571 | ||||
| 1918 | #668 | ||||
| 1919 | #562 | ||||
| 1920 | #700 | ||||
| 1921 | #737 | ||||
| 1922 | #705 | ||||
| 1923 | #666 | ||||
| 1924 | #696 | ||||
| 1925 | #724 | ||||
| 1926 | #916 | ||||
| 1927 | #747 | ||||
| 1928 | #916 | ||||
| 1929 | #794 | ||||
| 1930 | #865 | ||||
| 1931 | #923 | ||||
| 1932 | #891 | ||||
| 1933 | #982 | ||||
| 2024 | #881 | #204 | #651 | #659 | |
| 2025 | #924 | #180 | #324 | #505 | #605 |
| 1999 | #993 | ||||
| 2003 | #744 | ||||
| 2004 | #675 | ||||
| 2005 | #809 | #541 | |||
| 2006 | #501 | #619 | |||
| 2007 | #503 | ||||
| 2008 | #424 | #482 | |||
| 2009 | #427 | #541 | |||
| 2010 | #381 | #625 | |||
| 2011 | #410 | #551 | |||
| 2012 | #367 | #558 | |||
| 2013 | #304 | #548 | |||
| 2014 | #287 | #742 | |||
| 2015 | #305 | #430 | |||
| 2016 | #333 | #416 | |||
| 2017 | #306 | #735 | |||
| 2018 | #327 | #499 | |||
| 2019 | #278 | #444 | #753 | #886 | |
| 2020 | #262 | #621 | #826 | ||
| 2021 | #220 | #332 | #755 | ||
| 2022 | #225 | #348 | #569 | #973 | |
| 2023 | #208 | #452 | #741 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Casper
Names Similar to Casper
Nicknames for Casper
- Cas
- Cap
- Cass
- Perry
Famous People Named Casper
| Casper Van Dien | American actor |
| Casper Christensen | Danish comedian and actor |
| Casper Wells | American baseball player |
| Casper Ware | American basketball player |
| Casper Ankergren | Danish footballer |
| Casper Meets Wendy | Dutch musician |
| Casper de Vries | South African comedian |
| Casper Wijngaard | Dutch comic book artist |
| Casper Folsach | Danish cyclist |
| Casper Højer Nielsen | Danish handball player |
| Casper Schmeichel | Danish footballer |
| Casper Steinfath | Danish stand-up paddleboarder |
| Casper Ware Jr. | American basketball player |
| Casper Elgaard | Danish racing driver |
| Casper Crump | Danish actor |
| Casper Ruud | Norwegian tennis player |
| Casper Sloth | Danish footballer |
| Casper Jørgensen | Danish handball player |
Characters Named Casper
| Casper the Friendly Ghost | From the animated franchise "Casper the Friendly Ghost" |
| Casper High School | From the TV series "Danny Phantom" |
| Casper Hauser | From the historical novel "Casper Hauser" by Jakob Wassermann |
| Casper Hallow | From the film "The Good Witch's Family" |
| Casper Hagen | From the book "Casper Hagen" by Christianna Brand |
| Casper Gomez | From the movie "Casper Meets Wendy" |
| Casper the Shy Ghost | From the comic book series "Casper the Friendly Ghost" |
| Casper Toombs | From the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Casper Rose | From the movie "Casper's Haunted Christmas" |
| Casper Gutman | From the film "The Maltese Falcon" |
| Casper Ooms | From the novel "The Peacock" by Mary Oliver |
| Casper Kent | From the comic book series "Superman" |
| Casper de Vries | From the South African TV show "Comedy Central Presents Casper de Vries" |
| Casper Tock | From the book "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster |
| Casper "Cap" Abrams | From the movie "Now and Then" |
| Casper Caveman | From the animated series "Cave Kids" |
| Casper "Cappy" Capozza | From the movie "The Wanderers" |
| Casper | From the video game "The Sims 2" |
| Casper Cain | From the novel "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix |