Kasper
How to say it: KAS-per · /ˈkæspər/
German and Scandinavian form of Caspar, from Persian meaning 'treasurer' - name of one of the Magi.
Kasper was the 677th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 84 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #533 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #677 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 84 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,234 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #533 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kasper is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Kas
Honouring a Kasper in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kasper is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.
England and Wales: #472.
Famous people named Kasper
- Kasper Schmeichel (born 1986)Danish association football player
- Kasper Dolberg (born 1997)Danish association football player
- Kasper Hjulmand (born 1972)Danish association football manager
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