Caspian
A male given name of modern usage, popularized by the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.
Every Caspian since 1998 — 4,175 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caspian
Caspian is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #491 in 2025 with 614 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 4,175 American babies have been named Caspian. Its peak came in 2025, when 614 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caspian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caspian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 614 | #491 |
| 2024 | — | — | 494 | #577 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,655 | 409 | #664 |
| 2022 | — | — | 362 | #723 |
| 2021 | — | — | 372 | #707 |
| 2020 | — | — | 316 | #760 |
| 2019 | — | — | 292 | #792 |
| 2018 | — | — | 284 | #796 |
| 2017 | — | — | 254 | #861 |
| 2016 | — | — | 158 | #1,199 |
| 2015 | — | — | 105 | #1,547 |
| 2014 | — | — | 88 | #1,715 |
| 2013 | — | — | 84 | #1,739 |
| 2012 | — | — | 55 | #2,332 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,956 |
| 2010 | — | — | 36 | #3,135 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,114 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,353 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,466 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,106 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,617 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,292 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,312 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,444 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,732 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,551 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caspian mean?
A male given name of modern usage, popularized by the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.
How popular is the name Caspian in 2025?
Caspian ranked #491 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 614 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caspian?
4,175 babies have been named Caspian in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caspian most popular?
Caspian peaked in 2025, when 614 newborns received the name.
Is Caspian a boy or girl name?
Caspian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caspian rising or falling?
Caspian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.