Boy nameCurrently #6,887 in the USFalling
Castor
//ˈkæstɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Castor's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Castor's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Castor |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Castor through the decades
- Castor peaked in 2016, when 29 babies were named Castor in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Castor has risen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Castor currently ranks #6,887 in the US and is cooling off.