Will my child share the name Caspian with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 75 UK babies named Caspian per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caspian in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Caspian becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Caspian is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 40 places over the last five years to #519 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

What does the name Caspian mean?

The name Caspian has Persian/Latin origins and means "Of the Caspian Sea; used by C.S. Lewis". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.

Is Caspian a popular baby name in the United States?

Caspian ranks #578 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #519

Caspian

Caspian is a distinctive choice, ranked #519 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Caspian in their class.

Origin & Meaning

Persian/Latin — Of the Caspian Sea; used by C.S. Lewis

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UK Rank 2024

#519

US Rank #578

About the Name Caspian

Caspian is steadily gaining in popularity, up 40 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #489 in 2022, and it currently sits at #519. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

In terms of origin, Caspian is rooted in Persian/Latin, where it means "Of the Caspian Sea; used by C.S. Lewis". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.

Caspian 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 #578 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.