US Popularity:1816
Origin:Persian
Meaning:Treasure-bearer; Treasurer
Casper—a friendly ghost from the 90s and, now, your newest bundle of joy. This Persian name means "treasure bearer," so it's ideal for one of the most important things in your life. This sweet yet ghostly name can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Christian Bible and exists in various languages and cultures. Casper comes from Gaspar, which comes from the ancient Chaldean word for "treasurer," gizbar. If you love the subtly spooky vibes of this name but want a different spelling, it can also be spelled as Caspar and Kaspar.

How Popular Is The Name Casper?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Casper is currently #1005 on The Bump
Boy:Casper is currently #561 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Casper is currently #1816 in U.S. births
Boy:Casper is currently #879 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#879
in 2024
+ 130
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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