Gaspare, derived from the Italian word 'gaspero', meaning 'to gaze upon' or 'to behold', is a name of Italian origin that has been used throughout history. It is often associated with the arts and culture of Italy, as well as with historical figures such as Gasparo da Salò, an esteemed luthier and maker of violins in the 16th century. The name Gaspare may also be spelled as 'Gasparo' or 'Gasper', but it remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Italian roots.
The name Gaspare experienced significant popularity between 1911 and 1923, with peaks reaching as high as 14 births in a single year (1923). However, this popularity declined sharply thereafter, with most years seeing fewer than 10 births. There were no reported births with the name Gaspare from 1958 to 1960 and again from 1977 to 1980. Since 1981, there have been several years with only 5 or 6 births each, indicating a continued but low level of popularity for this name. The most recent data point is from 2006, showing 5 births that year. Overall, the name Gaspare has had 445 total births recorded over the provided time period.