Baby Name Popularity Profile

Caspian

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Caspian.

✦ From the Caspian Sea 🌍 Latin nature
National Rank (2025) #491
All-Time Peak Rank #491 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 4,170 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1998 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 614 births in 2025
💡 The Caspian Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From the Caspian Sea
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the Caspian Sea, named after the ancient Caspi people. The name gained popularity as a given name through C.S. Lewis's 'Prince Caspian'.
Common Nicknames
Cas Cass
Pronunciation: KAS-pee-an
Themes & Categories
nature
Etymology confidence: Medium

📖 The Story Behind Caspian

According to SSA data, Caspian achieved its highest historical rank of #491 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 614 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 484.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 28 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Caspian across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +484.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 614 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 1 yrs
Registry Streak 28 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 19
2000s: 189
2010s: 1,395
2020s: 2,567

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Cas-pi-an
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Oregon
Top States Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Utah, Kansas
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Oregon #201 103 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #370 111 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #312 146 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #306 58 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #302 69 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #510 221 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #495 70 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #474 467 2025 +109.4% Growth
Oklahoma #376 63 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #557 321 2025 +119.2% Growth
Indiana #488 99 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #411 91 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #445 78 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #622 110 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #458 78 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #718 99 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #379 129 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #657 59 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 10 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #396 69 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #441 143 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #336 50 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #449 18 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #129 10 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 29 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 6 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #592 26 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 29 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #488 92 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #337 7 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #550 94 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #643 134 2025 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #308 16 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #693 30 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #222 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #440 31 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 22 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #499 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #939 12 2024 Insufficient historical volume

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