Caspien
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "white, pale person".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Caspien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caspien today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caspien births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caspien. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Caspien. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,039
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Caspien: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Caspien by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caspien during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Caspien
The name Caspien has its origins rooted in the ancient Persian language. It derives from the word 'Kaspi' which referred to the Caspian Sea region, a vast expanse of water situated between Europe and Asia. The name is believed to have emerged sometime around the 6th century BCE during the reign of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, authored by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Caspien was depicted as a valiant warrior who played a pivotal role in defending the Persian realm against invading forces.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Caspien. One of the most famous was Caspien the Younger (1022–1092), a Persian scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and geometry. His works on celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Caspien ibn Abi al-Hasan (1154–1233), a renowned physician and philosopher from the city of Shiraz in present-day Iran. His treatises on medical ethics and the philosophy of science were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the realm of literature, Caspien Saadi (1184–1283) was a Persian poet and literary figure whose works, such as the Gulistan and the Bustan, are considered among the greatest masterpieces of Persian literature. His poetic narratives often explored themes of love, spirituality, and moral conduct, leaving an indelible mark on Persian culture.
During the Renaissance period, Caspien Varro (1476–1537) was an Italian humanist scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of classical languages and literature. His extensive writings on Latin grammar and rhetoric were widely influential in the scholarly circles of the time.
Furthermore, Caspien Barkley (1619–1688) was an English explorer and navigator who undertook several voyages to the East Indies and the Pacific Ocean. His detailed accounts of his travels and encounters with indigenous cultures provided valuable insights into the world beyond Europe during the Age of Exploration.
People
Caspien + last name combinations
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FAQ
Caspien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caspien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caspien going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Caspien a common name?
We classify Caspien as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caspien most popular?
The single biggest year for Caspien was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caspien is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Caspien in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caspien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caspien in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Caspien still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caspien in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Caspien can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Caspien?
You can see how many Americans are named Caspien on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.