Gaspard is a name of French origin, derived from the Gascon word "Gaspar," which means "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure." It is believed to have been brought to France by the Visigoths, who were a group of Germanic tribes that invaded the Iberian Peninsula in the 5th century.
The name Gaspard has a long history and has been used by several notable figures throughout the years. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, an Italian priest who was born in 1786 and later became the founder of the Missionary Society of St. Gaspar del Bufalo. He is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on December 6th.
Another notable figure with the name Gaspard was Gaspard de Coligny, a French Huguenot leader who played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion during the late 16th century. He was assassinated in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre in 1572, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of French Protestants.
Today, Gaspard is still used as a given name and has gained popularity in recent years. According to some sources, it has been one of the fastest-growing boy names in France over the past decade. Despite its historic origins and association with notable figures, Gaspard remains a relatively uncommon name outside of France.
The given statistics show the annual occurrences of the name Gaspard among newborns in the United States from 2008 to 2023. Over this period, there were a total of 93 births registered with the name Gaspard.
The number of newborns named Gaspard has fluctuated over the years but showed an increasing trend from 2014 onwards. Here's a breakdown:
- From 2008 to 2013, the number of babies named Gaspard ranged between 5 and 6 per year.
- In 2014, there was a significant increase with 10 births recorded that year.
- This trend continued, reaching a peak in 2018 with 14 newborns named Gaspard.
- After this peak, the numbers have stabilized around 7 to 8 births per year from 2019 to 2023.
These statistics suggest that while not one of the most common names in the United States, Gaspard has gained some popularity among parents over the past decade.