How Many People Are Named Kasper?
Complete statistics for the name Kasper: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kasper, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,227 people in the US today, making up 1 in 269,013 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 90% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,324 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kasper Through the Generations
Kasper, a name that's seen a rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations, has been around since the late 20th century but really took off in 2023 with 96 births. The majority of those named Kasper are under 30, with 1,187 individuals falling into this age bracket. As of now, only 43 people aged between 30 and 60 carry the name, and there are 94 over the age of 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's becoming increasingly popular among the younger generation, with a significant portion of its bearers being relatively new to the world.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Kasper
Kasper is a masculine given name which may refer to:Kasper Andersen (cyclist), Danish cyclist Kasper Andersen, Danish speedway rider Kasper Irming Andersen, Danish handball player Kasper Bøgelund, Danish retired footballer Kasper Dolberg, Danish footballer Kasper Fisker, Danish footballer Kasper Goltwurm (1524–1559), German Lutheran theologian - see Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg Kasper Hakunti, Finnish curler Kasper Hämäläinen, Finnish footballer Kasper Hjulmand, Danish football manager and former player Kasper Høgh, Danish footballer Kasper Hvidt, Danish handball goalkeeper Kasper Jørg…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kasper's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kasper
How Many People Have the Name Kasper?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,538 people in the United States currently share the name Kasper. That works out to roughly 1 in every 34,750 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kasper a Common or Rare Name?
Kasper is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kasper Mean?
Kasper means "creative variant of Casper" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kasper in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Kasper Most Popular?
The name Kasper reached peak popularity in 2023, with 96 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kasper?
Approximately 9,538 people named Kasper live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,538. That works out to roughly 1 in 34,750 Americans.
Is Kasper a rare name?
Kasper is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 34,750 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kasper mean?
Kasper means "creative variant of Casper" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kasper more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Kasper are male and 2% are female.
When was Kasper most popular?
Kasper peaked in 2023 with 96 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.