Will my child share the name Vesper with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Vesper per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vesper in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Vesper becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Vesper is at its highest recorded position — #1,454 in 2025, with 21 births. In 2020 it ranked #3,447.

Is Vesper a good choice for a distinctive name?

Vesper is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Vesper a popular baby name in the United States?

Vesper does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Vesper is a distinctive choice, ranked #1454 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Vesper in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Vesper

Vesper is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 431 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1685 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2009.

Vesper is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Vesper in their class.