boys' name · peaked 1923

Caswell

Every Caswell since 1882 — 333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1882Boys
Rank 2025
#10,910
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Caswell
Peak year
1923
14 babies
All-time total
333
since 1882

The story of Caswell

Caswell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,910 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1882, 333 American babies have been named Caswell. Its peak came in 1923, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

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 Caswell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Caswell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 6 #10,910
2024 7 #10,078
2023 5 #12,550
2022 5 #12,678
2021 9 #8,291
2020 8 #8,879
2019
2018 6 #11,009
2017 7 #9,870
2016
2015 7 #9,737
2014
2013 5 #12,461
2012 6 #11,018
2011
2010
2009 8 #9,118
2008
2007
2006 7 #9,727
2005
2004 5 #11,642
2003 5 #11,146
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955 7 #3,241
1950 5 #3,769
1945 6 #3,035
1940
1935
1930 9 #2,806
1925 5 #4,297
1920 9 #2,997
1915 5 #3,910
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Caswell in 2025?

Caswell ranked #10,910 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Caswell?

333 babies have been named Caswell in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Caswell most popular?

Caswell peaked in 1923, when 14 newborns received the name.

Is Caswell a boy or girl name?

Caswell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Caswell rising or falling?

Caswell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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