Caster
Pronunciation: [ k-AST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caster first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 113 babies have been named Caster in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caster is past its peak , currently ranked #20,762 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,762
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Caster
Caster is a boy name .
Caster is currently ranked #20,762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caster include Cas, Cast, Casty, Castie, Cay, Caie, and Caskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Caster include Castiel, Castle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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