Kasper

Kasper is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “treasurer.” In 2024 it was given to 94 boys in the United States.

Kasper at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“treasurer”
Pronunciation
/ˈkas.pər/

About the name Kasper

Kasper belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “treasurer” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kasper first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1750 in 2024, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 1,304 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kasper in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1750 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Kasper in 2024
94
Total since 1880
1,304

Kasper in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#326 in 2021
Babies named Kasper in 2025
83
Total since 1996
1,479

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kasper mean?

Kasper means “treasurer” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kasper a boy or girl name?

Kasper is a boy name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kasper?

Kasper comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Kasper?

Kasper first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1750 in 2024, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kasper?

Kasper is pronounced /ˈkas.pər/ (IPA).

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