Caspian
/ˈkæs.pi.ən/
Caspian takes its name from the Caspian Sea, the world’s largest enclosed body of water. The sea itself was named after the ancient Caspi people who lived along its western shores in what is now Azerbaijan.
The name entered the English-speaking imagination primarily through C.S. Lewis’s Prince Caspian (1951), the second published volume of The Chronicles of Narnia. Lewis likely chose it for its exotic, regal sound.
Caspian ranked No. 578 in 2024 with 492 births — its all-time peak. The name is still climbing and has not yet shown signs of plateauing.
What the name Caspian means
The 2008 film adaptation of Prince Caspian starring Ben Barnes introduced the name to a new generation. Its use as a given name barely registered before the 2010s, making it one of the newer entries on the charts.
Three syllables — KAS-pee-un — have an adventurous, storybook quality. The name sounds expansive and dramatic, befitting its association with a vast sea and a fictional prince.
Caspian belongs to a growing category of literary and geographic names that parents are adopting for their evocative qualities. Alongside Atlas and Everest, it draws on the natural world for inspiration.
The name’s novelty is part of its appeal. With no prior generational associations, Caspian feels entirely fresh. Parents choosing it are often drawn to its combination of literary pedigree and geographic grandeur.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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