Mostly boys
Cassian
Latin, variation of Cassius
“hollow”
Mostly boys · Place name
Caspian
“white”
Say it KAS-pee-unPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Caspian.
One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.
The name Caspian is ultimately derived from the Latin term Caspii, meaning "white." Caspii was the name of the people of Central Asia who were originally from Caucasus.
Caspian is attracting a lot of attention from cutting-edge parents these days. It fits in with several trends as a name from classic children's literature, a water-related place name, and an ancient name with the trending Cas- beginning, ala Cassius and Cassian.
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A little perspective
How popular is Caspian?
Boys · 2025#491614 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 491 | 614 |
| 2024 | Boys | 577 | 494 |
| 2023 | Boys | 664 | 409 |
| 2023 | Girls | 15,655 | 5 |
| 2022 | Boys | 723 | 362 |
| 2021 | Boys | 707 | 372 |
| 2020 | Boys | 760 | 316 |
| 2019 | Boys | 792 | 292 |
| 2018 | Boys | 796 | 284 |
| 2017 | Boys | 861 | 254 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,199 | 158 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,547 | 105 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,715 | 88 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
CasIan
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