Caspian
Caspian is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “of the Caspian Sea region.” It ranked #491 in the United States in 2025. The name derives from the Caspii, an ancient people near the Caspian Sea.
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how do you pronounce Caspian?
KAS-pee-an
where does the name Caspian come from?
From the Caspian Sea, named after the ancient Caspii people.
It was popularized as a given name largely by Prince Caspian in C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia.
how popular is this name?
Caspian has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 9 years since 2017. It peaked at #491 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #491 |
| 2024 | #576 |
| 2023 | #664 |
| 2022 | #723 |
| 2021 | #706 |
| 2020 | #760 |
| 2019 | #790 |
| 2018 | #796 |
| 2017 | #860 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Caspian fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Caspian
It is best known through Prince Caspian in C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia.
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quick answers about Caspian
What does the name Caspian mean?
Caspian means “of the Caspian Sea region”.
What is the origin of the name Caspian?
Caspian comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Caspian?
Caspian ranked #491 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Caspian a boy or girl name?
Caspian is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Caspian?
Caspian is pronounced KAS-pee-an, with 3 syllables.
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