Caspian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Caspian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Caspian?
Caspian is spelled C-A-S-P-I-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Caspian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Caspian is commonly associated with the Caspian Sea, which likely derives from the name of the ancient Caspians, an Iranian tribe historically…
- Origin
- Caspian may derive from the name of the Caspian Sea, which is linked to an ancient people known as the Caspians near the sea's southwestern shores.
- Pronunciation
- kas-pee-uhn · 3 syllables
Caspian Popularity in 2025
Rank#491
Recorded Births614
- Boys usage rose 85 places to #491 and recorded 120 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Caspian Mean?
Caspian is commonly associated with the Caspian Sea, which likely derives from the name of the ancient Caspians, an Iranian tribe historically inhabiting the southwestern shores of the sea.
Origin: Caspian may derive from the name of the Caspian Sea, which is linked to an ancient people known as the Caspians near the sea's southwestern shores.
How Do You Pronounce Caspian?
Pronunciationkas-pee-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Caspian?
- History
- The name Caspian has been adopted as a given name in modern times, especially in English-speaking countries, with usage tied to the geographical name.
Caspian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 614 | #491 |
| 2024 | Boys | 494 | #576 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 409 | #664 |
| 2022 | Boys | 362 | #723 |
| 2021 | Boys | 372 | #706 |
| 2020 | Boys | 316 | #760 |
| 2019 | Boys | 292 | #790 |
| 2018 | Boys | 284 | #796 |
| 2017 | Boys | 254 | #860 |
| 2016 | Boys | 158 | #1,199 |
| 2015 | Boys | 105 | #1,546 |
| 2014 | Boys | 88 | #1,714 |
| 2013 | Boys | 84 | #1,733 |
| 2012 | Boys | 55 | #2,326 |
| 2011 | Boys | 39 | #2,950 |
| 2010 | Boys | 36 | #3,128 |
| 2009 | Boys | 37 | #3,105 |
| 2008 | Boys | 33 | #3,344 |
| 2007 | Boys | 16 | #5,434 |
| 2006 | Boys | 17 | #5,072 |
| 2005 | Boys | 14 | #5,578 |
| 2004 | Boys | 15 | #5,246 |
| 2003 | Boys | 14 | #5,271 |
When Was Caspian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
614 recorded births
National rank #491
2024 · Boys
494 recorded births
National rank #576
2023 · Boys
409 recorded births
National rank #664
2021 · Boys
372 recorded births
National rank #706
Where Caspian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #126 | 10 |
| OR | #198 | 21 |
| HI | #214 | 5 |
| KS | #297 | 12 |
| WV | #299 | 6 |
| UT | #302 | 16 |
| WA | #309 | 24 |
| ID | #332 | 7 |