Vesper
90% girls · 10% boys
About Vesper
This Latin word used for evening spiritual services was introduced to baby namers by the Eva Greene character Vesper Lynd in the modern James Bond film Casino Royale in 2006, based on the Ian Fleming novel, and is just now beginning to provoke interest among namers, with its spiritual reference and soft, whispery sound.
Vesper for girls#2482 US
On a more earthly note, the 'Vesper Martini' is the famous drink ordered by James Bond in both the book and the movie Casino Royale.
A name likely to enter the Top 1000.
Vesper for boys#9644 US
While this is usually thought of as a girls' name because of the Bond Girl connection, its sound is masculine and there's no reason it couldn't work for boys.
Pronounced VES-pur.
As of October 2026, Vesper ranked #2482 for girls and #9644 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2026 for girls in 1902 and #3200 for boys in 1917, Nameberry popularity #456 for girls and #646 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,135 | 53 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,529 | 45 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,057 | 55 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,545 | 70 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,492 | 45 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,912 | 38 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,602 | 42 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,208 | 51 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #2,684 | 65 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #2,265 | 82 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #2,789 | 61 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #2,482 | 72 | — | 0 |
World rankings
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Famous Vespers
- Vesper Vivianne Ruck (b. 2010)Girl
daughter of actors Alan Ruck and Mireille Enos
- Vesper Pearl Farrar (b. 2009)Girl
daughter of musician/producer Sam Farrar
- EvangelineGirl
Vesper Lynne Bonner (b. 2009), daughter of basketball player Matt Bonner
Vesper in pop culture
- Vesper LyndGirl
character in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel Casino Royale
- Vesper FairchildGirl
character in DC Universe
- Vesper HollyGirl
main character in the series by Lloyd Alexander
- Vespyr CashGirl
one of the daughters in the film Captain Fantastic (2016)
- VesperGirl
mutant in Marvel's Genetix comics
- "VesperGirl
" novel by Jeff Sampson (2011)
- "Vesper's GoodbyeGirl
" song by Nick Jonas and the Administration
- The VespersGirl
an evil secret organization founded by Damien Vesper in the 39 Clues series
- Vesper Elaina deRoloGirl
Percy and Vex’s eldest child in Critical Role
- VesperBoy
A family branch in the 39 clues., Not really a family, more like a secret organization, founded by Damien Vesper.
- Vesper (short for Vespertilio)Boy
a bat who is one of the main characters in Robin Jarvis' novel The Oaken Throne