Casper
Casper is a boys' name of Dutch origin meaning “treasurer.” It ranked #924 in the United States in 2025. The Dutch and Scandinavian form of Jasper, the name tradition gives to one of the three Magi.
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how do you pronounce Casper?
KAS-per
where does the name Casper come from?
A spelling of Caspar and the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Jasper, from the Medieval Latin Caspar, traditionally the name of one of the Magi. It is usually explained as coming from an old Persian word for treasurer, though how it became a medieval personal name is uncertain.
English speakers also know it from Casper the Friendly Ghost, the cartoon character who first appeared in 1945.
how popular is this name?
Casper has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 56 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 90. It peaked at #332 in 1889, and ranked #924 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #924 |
| 2024 | #880 |
| 1930 | #865 |
| 1920 | #699 |
| 1910 | #822 |
| 1900 | #680 |
| 1890 | #511 |
| 1889 | #332 |
| 1880 | #465 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Casper fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Casper
The Gospel does not name the Magi; Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar are the names later tradition gave them. In the United States Casper was in the top 1,000 from 1880 to 1933, was absent for ninety years, and returned in 2024; it ranked 924th in 2025.
who are famous people named Casper?
- Casper Ruud (tennis player)
- Casper Van Dien (actor)
- Casper ten Boom (Dutch resistance member)
- Casper the Friendly Ghost (cartoon character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Casper?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Casper?
what names go well with Casper?
Sibling names that share Casper's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Casper
What does the name Casper mean?
Casper means “treasurer”.
What is the origin of the name Casper?
Casper comes from the Dutch naming tradition. Related forms include Caspar, Kasper, Jasper and Gaspard.
How popular is the name Casper?
Casper ranked #924 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1889, at #332, and it has spent 56 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Casper a boy or girl name?
Casper is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Casper?
Casper is pronounced KAS-per, with 2 syllables.
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