Vesper
Every Vesper since 1902 — 1,006 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vesper
Vesper is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,482 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1902, 1,006 American babies have been named Vesper — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 89 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 Vesper stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vesper 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 | 72 | #2,482 | 8 | #9,644 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,772 | 12 | #7,229 |
| 2023 | 82 | #2,267 | 7 | #10,736 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,685 | 6 | #12,227 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,210 | — | — |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,604 | — | — |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,914 | — | — |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,492 | — | — |
| 2017 | 70 | #2,545 | — | — |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,058 | — | — |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,529 | — | — |
| 2014 | 53 | #3,136 | — | — |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,237 | — | — |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,830 | — | — |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,237 | — | — |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,767 | — | — |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,923 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,317 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,831 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,328 | 6 | #4,258 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,919 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,769 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vesper in 2025?
Vesper ranked #2,482 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vesper?
1,006 babies have been named Vesper in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vesper most popular?
Vesper peaked in 2023, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Vesper a boy or girl name?
Vesper is used for both: about 93% of babies named Vesper have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Vesper rising or falling?
Vesper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.