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Jasper

گنجورJASS-per · One who brings treasure, derived from the Persian word for a treasurer.

2025 rank (boys)
#129
Babies named in 2025
2,804
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 609 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 1985

Rising since 1985, #129 for boys today.

Popularity of Jasper since 1880

Babies named Jasper per year in U.S. Social Security records.

9812k2.9k1880192019602000Most births 2023Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1880s820
1890s725
1900s715
1910s2,809
1920s3,764
1930s2,366
1940s2,120
1950s1,918
1960s1,336
1970s1,181
1980s1,860
1990s2,540
2000s5,116
2010s18,214
2020s16,944

Meaning & origin

Jasper has been in consistent use in the United States since at least 1880, when records began. After a mid-century decline, it has been steadily rising since 1985 and reached its peak rank of 129 in 2023, with approximately 1 in 609 boys receiving the name in 2025. The name is especially favored in northern New England and the Mountain West, ranking highest in Maine, Wyoming, and Vermont. Its dual appeal as a traditional Magi name and a gemstone name gives it a rugged yet refined quality that fits modern style preferences.

Jasper ultimately derives from the Persian 'ganzabara,' meaning 'treasurer.' It was adopted into Latin as 'Gaspar,' one of the traditional names given to the biblical Magi, the Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus. The name entered English through the Greek 'Gaspar' and became common in the English-speaking world after the Protestant Reformation. Its use as a gemstone name (jasper) reinforces the connection to treasure.

Where Jasper is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Jasper” around the world

Where Jasper lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    10

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    13

    babies in 2025

  • New Zealand

    #62

    in 2025

  • Quebec

    13

    babies in 2025

  • Australia (NSW)

    #56

    in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jasp, Jaz

Variants: Caspar, Casper, Gaspar, Kaspar, Kasper

Sibling names for Jasper

Names that share Jasper's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amber, Clara, Hazel, Ivy, Ruby, Aria, Aurora, Autumn, Beatrice, Delilah, Eloise, Haven, Imogene, Jewel, Juniper, Laurel, Lily, Lucille, Luna, Melody, Nova, Olive, Opal, Pearl, Rita, Rosalie, Rosemary, Sadie, Scarlett, Viola, Violet, Willow, Adaline, Amaris, Ariyah, Azalea, Beryl, Birdie, Briar, Calliope, Camellia, Capri, Cattleya, Cherry, Clementine, Cleo, Clover, Coral, Coraline, Easter, Effie, Ember, Emberlee, Emerald, Fern, Ferne, Garnet, Goldie, Harmony, Holli, Hortense, Indie, Indigo, Ione, Iris, Ivory, Jewell, Joycelyn, Kala, Karma, Kehlani, Lennon, Lettie, Lorelai, Lottie, Magnolia, Margot, Marlo, Mathilda, Maven, Melodi, Merrilee, Nala, Navy, Oaklee, Oaklyn, Oaklynn, Pansy, Paris, Pepper, Poppy, Precious, Prudence, Raya, Renesmee, Rubi, Rubie, Salem, Scarlet, Scout, Serene, Star, Starla, Starr, Stori, Sunny, Sunshine, Thomasina, Willa, Winona, Winter, Wren, Wynter, Yitty, Zola, Acacia, Adalia, Aeris, Amaryllis, Amethyst, Amity, Angelic, Anise, Arlee, Arlet, Auburn, Autum, Aveline, Avie, Avonlea, Azalee, Azure, Beatrix, Bliss, Blossom, Calla, Cameo, Cherrie, Cicely, Cinnamon, Clarabelle, Crimson, Crysta, Daisey, Daliyah, Delta, Dreama, Dulcie, Elysia, Emberlyn, Emeline, Esmae, Evelynne, Ezri, Gala, Gardenia, Genie, Gypsy, Harmonee, Harvie, Holley, Honey, Imogen, Indiana, Indy, Ivie, Janetta, Joella, Josalyn, Joslin, Jovie, Kalaya, Kasha, Lavender, Lexis, Lillith, Lotus, Mahogany, Maple, Marigold, Mazikeen, Melodee, Mica, Nella, Novalee, Novaleigh, October, Olevia, Pearle, Pearlene, Pearly, Phebe, Raena, Ravin, Roseline, Rumi, Sable, Sailor, Sapphire, Silver, Story, Tallulah, Tesla, Timber, Velvet, Yazmine, Zadie, Zinnia, Acadia, Addeline, Adeleine, Adelin, Airis, Ajia, Alley, Amarilis, Anneke, Annelyse, Anora, Apple, Arbor, Ardyn, Armonie, Aster, Auriel, Avarose, Azaleah, Azilee, Bama, Beautiful, Beryle, Blimy, Burma, Caris, Carisma, Cayenne, Clarrissa, Corabelle, Coralynn, Corra, Cricket, Crystall, Daisie, Daphene, Daphnie, Darlin, Darling, Dasie, Diamon, Dyamond, Dynver, Elianah, Ellarose, Elloise, Ellorie, Eureka, Everli, Fancy, Fanta, Floris, Garnetta, Garnette, Genavieve, Harvest, Hayzel, Hazely, Hazelynn, Hollye, Indica, Infinity, Ivorie, Jackalyn, Jacqualyn, Jaselle, Jasia, Jazariah, Jazel, Jehilyn, Jessamyn, Jewelia, Jewelz, Jinger, Jocilyn, Kalisa, Kama, Kamori, Khalea, Klover, Koraline, Larkyn, Laurell, Laurelle, Lillis, Lilya, Lilyrose, Lilyth, Lynea, Maevis, Magdeline, Mahari, Mahlia, Mavery, Mellody, Mesha, Mima, Moxie, Mystic, Mystique, Nolia, Novalie, November, Onika, Peaches, Pearla, Pearley, Pebbles, Perl, Posey, Primrose, Raevyn, Remie, Rhetta, Roizy, Romee, Rosebud, Roxi, Rubina, Saffron, Saphire, Saskia, Sativa, Saydie, Sayge, Scarleth, Sephora, Sevynn, Shalimar, Shevy, Skarlet, Skipper, Starlet, Starlett, Starlette, Starlyn, Starlynn, Sundae, Tally, Talula, Talulah, Tamsin, Tansy, Tatem, Theora, Trellis, Trilby, Turquoise, Vanellope, Vesper, Violett, Viona, Vista, Xoe, Xylia, Zamara, Zoelle, Adahlia, Adelae, Adelai, Adelaine, Admire, Alyla, Amika, Aprille, Araminta, Arbutus, Arminta, Arora, Arrietty, Artesia, Asteria, Astra, Audrinna, Aurorah, Avalene, Azalia, Azhani, Bali, Basha, Bindi, Bloom, Bonnye, Braya, Briony, Bryony, Burgundy, Calaya, Caliya, Casia, Catia, Chalice, Cielle, Daffney, Dashley, Deliliah, Dhalia, Dimond, Djuna, Domino, Eleny, Ellowyn, Elorah, Emmalou, Evely, Ezme, Faelynn, Fleur, Florabelle, Floreine, Genever, Goldia, Grisel, Haizel, Hazell, Hazlee, Hazyl, Holiday, Hyacinth, Icelynn, Imogean, Iridessa, Ivyrose, Jasma, Jazari, Jency, Jereline, Jewelle, Jewels, Jonquil, Joplin, Kamera, Kamillah, Katori, Kattleya, Kinda, Kismet, Lainy, Lauryl, Leafy, Lilac, Lilu, Lolah, Lunabella, Lydian, Lynora, Lyrah, Lyrical, Madline, Maebel, Magenta, Mahalie, Maize, Maizey, Malva, Manila, Mayvis, Mayzee, Mazey, Mazy, Mella, Meriel, Miel, Mikya, Morningstar, Naevia, Namaari, Nara, Neli, Nixie, Nolie, Novalynn, Novia, Oaklynne, Olivine, Opaline, Orchid, Phynix, Poet, Prudie, Rainee, Remmie, Renesme, Rhemi, Rilie, Rosabell, Rosaland, Roselie, Roselin, Rubby, Rubee, Sani, Saphira, Seraphim, Serenidy, Seylah, Simya, Skarlette, Song, Starsha, Storie, Sybella, Tashira, Teona, Tessla, Tika, Tinleigh, Tiye, Tomorrow, Topaz, Trezure, Tulip, Vanilla, Wrenna, Wyllow, Wynnie, Xanthe, Zamia, Zareth, Adlene, Briarrose, Celica, Ellawyn, Elliet, Emberlie, Fauna, Greydis, Jessel, Jezlyn, Kerria, Lavaya, Mescal, Mielle, Remedi, Sakara, Trixy, Akacia, Alyzae, Amabel, Amarylis, Ambert, Anikah, Aquinnah, Autumm, Autumnrose, Azaela, Azaelia, Azaleia, Azaleya, Azalie, Azalya, Azaylea, Azelea, Azuree, Beatryce, Calirose, Cateleya, Ceciley, Cedra, Chrysanthemum, Ciela, Cortana, Cozy, Cystal, Daisi, Dayzee, Diamonds, Elowen, Emberlin, Embyr, Emmelina, Esmi, Esmie, Essance, Estie, Evarose, Evelette, Evoleht, Evolett, Fawna, Fergie, Flower, Gem, Georga, Happiness, Harbour, Harleyquinn, Holleigh, Hollin, Hyla, Icel, Indee, Irys, Jemini, Jhoanna, Jhordyn, Julena, Jynesis, Kamina, Kauri, Kaveah, Kimori, Laena, Larken, Libra, Lilias, Lillyrose, Lilybelle, Lilygrace, Lilyian, Linnet, Lowe, Lulabelle, Lunarae, Lunarose, Luxury, Lylith, Maeryn, Maisee, Marieke, Marloe, Mayve, Nare, Novalea, Oaklei, Patches, Pearlina, Peony, Perle, Phenyx, Posy, Ramsie, Rarity, Rayvn, Remii, Renesmay, Roiza, Romilly, Rosmary, Rubyrose, Sabel, Safire, Saharah, Salice, Saphyre, Seoni, Serai, Sibley, Skarleth, Skya, Sorrel, Starlee, Starlena, Stellarose, Storii, Sugar, Sundai, Sunflower, Sylver, Symphani, Tallula, Tanith, Tata, Tilia, Timberlynn, Vylette, Vyolet, Winslet, Zaha, Zakara, Zamyra, Zannah, Zeplyn, Zuree

Brothers: Felix, Jude, Leo, Oliver, Silas, Asher, Elliott, Kai, Phoenix, Tucker, Amias, Arlo, Atticus, Basil, Bodhi, Bodie, Cairo, Crispin, Dexter, Dirk, Dorien, Drexel, Eliot, Fox, Garnett, Golden, Holden, Jensen, Kairo, Kash, Langston, Lemar, Linden, Marvel, Marvell, Milo, Onyx, Orion, Otis, Perseus, Ramsey, Rye, Sylas, Sylvester, Valor, Wiley, Wylie, Zeppelin, Arrow, Ash, Aven, Avian, Baxter, Bear, Bode, Bowie, Castiel, Cedar, Chancey, Cornelious, Cosmo, Cypress, Dashiell, Everest, Fenix, Gasper, Huck, Isom, Kolter, Kooper, Makari, Mortimer, Ozzie, Perrin, Phineas, Rider, Riker, Roan, Shade, Shilo, Silvester, Sylvan, Usher, Wylder, Ziggy, Aldrin, Arjen, Arlow, Arsen, Augie, Avenir, Azazel, Brier, Bruin, Caelum, Cashius, Caspar, Creedence, Cylus, Dashel, Dashiel, Emerick, Falcon, Finneas, Gryffin, Hero, Hobie, Homar, Jarryd, Javis, Jetson, Jonel, Kashmere, Kipling, Lion, Lynx, Malakye, Mattox, Nasier, Newt, Nicolaas, Oak, Oaklen, Oslo, Oziah, Pheonix, Quenten, Quest, Quill, Quince, Rael, Satchel, Sterlin, Takari, Thaddius, Trampas, Wolfe, Wynton, Zenith, Banyan, Barnaby, Caliber, Calyx, Crespin, Django, Djimon, Finch, Geddy, Hawke, Helder, Huckleberry, Jabes, Jamis, Jessen, Joren, Karder, Kashius, Kaspian, Kizer, Korver, Lakoda, Levander, Madox, Mavryk, Maxi, Nike, Oakes, Oaklan, Oaklin, Onix, Peregrine, Phelix, Phenix, Rhen, Romar, Saveon, Sender, Silus, Starlin, Tilden, Tiler, Weller, Wyeth, Belmont, Gustin, Oaken, Acer, Amaurie, Ambers, Asah, Atlus, Augusten, Breyer, Cashten, Caspen, Corvus, Cosby, Daschel, Enock, Ezren, Forrester, Furious, Gedeon, Grimm, Huxon, Izreal, Jago, Jasmond, Jhan, Juell, Kaimir, Kaiyr, Karmel, Kashtin, Kaspen, Kutler, Lavie, Lelend, Lennex, Loden, Lowen, Nester, Obsidian, Olivander, Oshen, Peregrin, Phinneas, Phoenixx, Poe, Rolen, Sandon, Simba, Sinjin, Slyvester, Sonder, Tallis, Taos, Truen, Ukiah, Ulys, Vivin, Wilde, Zandyr, Zedric, Zeplin, Zylus

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper means 'treasurer,' ultimately from the Persian word 'ganzabara.' It is also associated with the gemstone jasper.
How popular is Jasper right now?
In 2025, Jasper ranked 129th in the United States, with roughly 1 in 609 newborn boys given the name. Its popularity has been rising since 1985.
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
Jasper is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.