Caster
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,677 in 1953
0 babies were named Caster in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Caster you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryCaster first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1953, when it reached #1,677.
About the name Caster
Caster is a boy name of English and Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Caster for boys from 1953 to 2021, in 14 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #1,677 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2021, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.7 | 268,199 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 518,135 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 246,914 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 Caster
What is the origin of the name Caster?
Caster has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Caster a boy or girl name?
Caster is a boy name.
How popular is the name Caster?
Caster is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #1,677 in 1953.