UK boy's name
Kaspian
Of Arabic origin, meaning "treasurer" or "owner of the treasure".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaspian is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaspian popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2325, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 9 births.
This profile covers 94 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kaspian is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 93 living people in the UK are called Kaspian. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaspian ranked #2325 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 9 boys were registered as Kaspian.
- • About 93 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaspian as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2325
2023
Births in 2023
9
Latest year
Peak year
2023
9 births
Estimated living
93
2026
Meaning
What does Kaspian mean?
The name Kaspian has its origins in the Persian language, deriving from the word "Kaspi," which means "of the Caspian Sea." The Caspian Sea is a vast body of water located between Europe and Asia, bordered by countries such as Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. The name is believed to have emerged during the ancient Persian civilization, which flourished in the region from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Kaspian can be traced back to ancient Persian texts and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Kaspian I, a Sassanid king who ruled the Persian Empire from 224 to 272 CE. He was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Empire and his efforts to strengthen the Persian economy.
Another historical figure with the name Kaspian was Kaspian II, who reigned as the Sassanid king of Persia from 628 to 651 CE. He is remembered for his successful defense against the Arab invasion of Persia and his efforts to maintain the Zoroastrian religion in the face of the rising influence of Islam.
In the realm of literature, the name Kaspian appears in the epic poem "Shahnameh," written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The poem recounts the legendary tales of Persian kings and heroes, including characters bearing the name Kaspian.
Moving forward in time, the name Kaspian was also borne by Kaspian Salihovic, a Bosnian noble and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the defense of Bosnia against the Ottoman Empire's conquest.
More recently, the name Kaspian gained popularity in the 20th century with the birth of Kaspian Sergeyevich Sofronitsky, a renowned Russian pianist and composer who lived from 1904 to 1981. He was celebrated for his interpretations of works by composers such as Chopin, Liszt, and Scriabin.
While the name Kaspian has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each with their own unique interpretations and associations with the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaspian over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaspian registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaspian, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaspian by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaspian was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2807 | 28 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3081 | 62 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kaspian
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaspian: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaspian in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kaspian was ranked #2325 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Kaspian most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 9 babies registered as Kaspian in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaspian?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "treasurer" or "owner of the treasure".
How many people are called Kaspian in the UK?
A total of 94 babies have been registered as Kaspian across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.