Kaspian
Of Arabic origin, meaning "treasurer" or "owner of the treasure".
Name Census estimates that about 292 living Americans carry the first name Kaspian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaspian today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaspian births was 2024 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaspian. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaspian with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
292
~ 1 in 1,173,816 Americans
Peak year
2024
43 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,922
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Kaspian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaspian from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 176 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaspian 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 Kaspian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaspians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaspian
The name Kaspian has its origins in the Persian language, deriving from the word "Kaspi," which means "of the Caspian Sea." The Caspian Sea is a vast body of water located between Europe and Asia, bordered by countries such as Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. The name is believed to have emerged during the ancient Persian civilization, which flourished in the region from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Kaspian can be traced back to ancient Persian texts and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Kaspian I, a Sassanid king who ruled the Persian Empire from 224 to 272 CE. He was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Empire and his efforts to strengthen the Persian economy.
Another historical figure with the name Kaspian was Kaspian II, who reigned as the Sassanid king of Persia from 628 to 651 CE. He is remembered for his successful defense against the Arab invasion of Persia and his efforts to maintain the Zoroastrian religion in the face of the rising influence of Islam.
In the realm of literature, the name Kaspian appears in the epic poem "Shahnameh," written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The poem recounts the legendary tales of Persian kings and heroes, including characters bearing the name Kaspian.
Moving forward in time, the name Kaspian was also borne by Kaspian Salihovic, a Bosnian noble and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the defense of Bosnia against the Ottoman Empire's conquest.
More recently, the name Kaspian gained popularity in the 20th century with the birth of Kaspian Sergeyevich Sofronitsky, a renowned Russian pianist and composer who lived from 1904 to 1981. He was celebrated for his interpretations of works by composers such as Chopin, Liszt, and Scriabin.
While the name Kaspian has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each with their own unique interpretations and associations with the name.
People
Kaspian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaspian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaspian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaspian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 292 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaspian 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 1,173,816 US residents.
Is Kaspian a common name?
We classify Kaspian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 294 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaspian most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaspian was 2024, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaspian is about 6 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 Kaspian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaspian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaspian 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 Kaspian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaspian 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 Kaspian 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 have Kaspian as a first name?
You can see how many people have the name Kaspian on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.