Caspian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Caspian' has its roots in Latin, relating to the Caspian Sea and its ancient inhabitants. It has evolved from 'Caspianus' in Latin to its current form in Modern English. The name conveys a sense of adventure and uniqueness and gained popularity in the 20th century due to literary influences. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caspian"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæspiən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Caspian' is derived from the Latin 'Caspianus', which refers to the Caspian Sea, named after the ancient Caspians who lived along its coast.
Meaning
related to the Caspian Sea
Language Evolution
Caspianus (Latin), Caspian (Middle English), Caspian (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, particularly after the publication of C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series, where one of the main characters is named King Caspian.
Variants & Derivatives
Caspianus, Casp, Caspie
Modern Popularity & Image
Caspian is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with adventure and fantasy due to its literary connections.
Famous People
Caspian Tredway, American actor, Caspian McGowan, Australian musician
📊 Caspian Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
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Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 492 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 38 US states, with strongest presence in Oregon
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caspian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Caspian"
"Caspian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4176th of 24088 | 338 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 847th of 23106 | 3,215 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Caspian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
43.60% 3254th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.30% 769th/3984 |
25.52% 1145th/4487 |
13.66% 932nd/6822 |
11.71% 735th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Caspian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caspian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caspian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Caspian" in the United States
The name Caspian is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caspian has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Caspian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4176th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 847th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Caspian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.