Caspian
Meaningof the Caspian Sea · English
- US rank
- #491
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #491 in 2025
614 babies were named Caspian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 269 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Caspian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,782 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Caspian, 614 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Caspian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCaspian first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearCaspian is at its all-time high right now: #491 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCaspian is 88× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,782.
- TrendCaspian has climbed 269 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #491. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCaspian is most popular in Maine, where it ranks #126, followed by Oregon (#198) and Hawaii (#214). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- MeaningIn English, Caspian means “of the Caspian Sea”.
About the name Caspian
Caspian is a boy name of English origin meaning “of the Caspian Sea”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Caspian for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #491 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #491, with 614 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.0 | 202,020 boys |
| 2000s | 9.5 | 105,597 boys |
| 2010s | 75 | 13,282 boys |
| 2020s | 248 | 4,031 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Caspian
What does the name Caspian mean?
Caspian means “of the Caspian Sea” in English.
What is the origin of the name Caspian?
Caspian has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Caspian a boy or girl name?
Caspian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Caspian?
Caspian ranked #491 for US boys in 2025, given to 614 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#491).