Vesper
Meaningevening · Latin
- US rank
- #2,458
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,793 in 1902
72 babies were named Vesper in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,088 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1902–2025
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vesper you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,321 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Vesper, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vesper would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVesper first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1902, when it reached #1,793.
- TrendVesper has climbed 1,088 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,458. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlVesper is given to both boys and girls: 90% of the 80 babies named Vesper in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Latin, Vesper means “evening”.
About the name Vesper
Vesper is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “evening”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-per”. US birth records list Vesper for girls from 1902 to 2025, in 32 of those 124 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #1,793 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,458, with 72 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 4.2 | 235,988 girls |
| 1910s | 5.7 | 174,216 girls |
| 1920s | 2.8 | 355,872 girls |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 500,000 girls |
| 2010s | 25 | 40,683 girls |
| 2020s | 38 | 25,985 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.2 | 193,548 boys |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 425,532 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Vesper
What does the name Vesper mean?
Vesper means “evening” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Vesper?
Vesper has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Vesper a boy or girl name?
Vesper is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Vesper?
Vesper ranked #2,458 for US girls in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 1902 (#1,793).