How Popular (or Rare) was Casper in 2018?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#306
2018 Rank
158
2018 Births
#167
Best Rank (2025)
304
Peak Year (2025)
3,534
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,978
Rarity Factor (2018)
Popularity Position
Top 5%
Among UK boys' names in 2018
Moderately Popular · 1 in 1,978 births

📊 The Casper Story

Casper is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #306 in 2018 with 158 recorded births. This places Casper in the top 5% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 304 births ranking #167. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,850.0%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 1,978 boys born was named Casper. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Persian via European tradition  |  Meaning: treasurer; keeper of the treasure

Casper is a classic name related to Jasper and usually explained as meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure". It feels gentle and old-world, with a soft but distinctive sound.

The name became familiar in Christian tradition through the legendary names of the Magi. Modern use has revived it as a friendly vintage choice.

Did you know?Casper and Jasper belong to the same wider name family, even though they can feel quite different in style today.
Similar namesCassian, Jasper, Julius, Theo, Wilbur

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