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Caspian
BoyEnglish· “from the Caspian Sea”
- Meaning
- from the Caspian Sea
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAS-pee-uhn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #491
- US babies 2025
- 614
- Best rank
- #491 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Caspian
Caspian is an English name that is usually said to mean “from the Caspian Sea”.
Caspian comes from the Caspian Sea, the vast inland body of water between Europe and Asia, which takes its name from the ancient Caspi people who lived along its shores. As a given name, Caspian became known through C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, especially Prince Caspian, where Caspian is a young prince who reclaims his throne. The name has a strong, adventurous character and a literary feel. Pronounced KAS-pee-uhn, it is distinctive but easy to say. Cas and Cash are possible nicknames. Caspian suits parents who want a name with a sense of adventure and a connection to both geography and fantasy literature.
Popularity over time
Caspian first appears in US Social Security records in 1998. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2017. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #491, and its highest count, 614 babies. Use has grown 485% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #7,551 in 2000, #3,135 in 2010, and #491 in 2025. Of the 4,170 US boys named Caspian since records began, 62% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,395 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Ledger, Alessandro, Makai, Hezekiah, and Cassian.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Caspian ranked highest in Maine, Oregon, and Hawaii.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Caspian is usually pronounced KAS-pee-uhn, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Caspian
A few middle names that flow with Caspian: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Caspian
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caspian mean?
Caspian is an English name that is usually said to mean “from the Caspian Sea”.
What is the origin of the name Caspian?
Caspian has English roots. Caspian comes from the Caspian Sea, the vast inland body of water between Europe and Asia, which takes its name from the ancient Caspi people who lived along its shores.
Is Caspian a popular name?
Yes. Caspian ranked #491 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Caspian a boy or girl name?
Caspian is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Caspian?
Caspian is usually pronounced KAS-pee-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings