
The short answer
Caspian is a masculine name used in Literature. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Used by author C. S." It ranked #491 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, used by author C. S. The entry lists its usage as Literature.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Caspian ranked #491 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #491 | ssa-2025 |
If you like this name
Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Literature) and that sit near Caspian in the 2025 American rankings.
Similar by origin
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caspian mean?
Behind the Name does not give Caspian a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: used by author C.
Is Caspian a popular name?
Caspian ranked #491 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Caspian a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Caspian appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Caspian — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.