Casper sits comfortably in the UK charts at #192 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#192
US Rank #879
About the Name Casper
2024 marks Casper's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #192. The name has climbed 51 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Casper is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #879 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Casper
Unlikely. With around 259 UK babies named Casper per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Casper in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Casper is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 51 places over the last five years to #192 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Casper is more popular in the UK (#192) than in the US (#879). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Casper include: Casper Ruud — Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player.; Casper Christensen — Casper Lindholm Christensen is a Danish comedian.; Linda Ty Casper — Linda Ty Casper is a Filipino writer..
Casper ranks #879 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
259
UK babies named Casper (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 51 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Casper
Likely around 1 other Casper in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Casper
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Casper Lindholm Christensen is a Danish comedian. He has hosted many shows including Casper & Mandrilaftalen, the Danish airing of Shooting Stars and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush (Husk lige tandbørsten), and the Danish version of Deal or No Deal.
David John Casper nicknamed "the Ghost", is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Oakland Raiders. Casper has been inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.