Caspian
Caspian is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Of the Caspian Sea; derived from the ancient Caspi people.
Origin and history
Caspian is a geographic name derived from the Caspian Sea, which was named after the ancient Caspi tribe who lived in the Transcaucasus region. It gained recognition as a given name through C.S. Lewis's fantasy series 'The Chronicles of Narnia', featuring Prince Caspian. In the United States, its usage has risen steadily in recent years as parents seek literary and romantic names.
Popularity in the United States
4,170 babies in the United States have been named Caspian since 1880. It ranks #1940 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #621.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- WA (4.5 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 189 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,395 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,567 |
Nicknames
Cas, Cass
Fun facts
- The name was popularized as a given name by C.S. Lewis in his 1951 novel 'Prince Caspian'.
- It shares its name with the Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water.