Rising since 1985, #129 for boys today.
Popularity of Jasper since 1880
Babies named Jasper per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 820 |
| 1890s | 725 |
| 1900s | 715 |
| 1910s | 2,809 |
| 1920s | 3,764 |
| 1930s | 2,366 |
| 1940s | 2,120 |
| 1950s | 1,918 |
| 1960s | 1,336 |
| 1970s | 1,181 |
| 1980s | 1,860 |
| 1990s | 2,540 |
| 2000s | 5,116 |
| 2010s | 18,214 |
| 2020s | 16,944 |
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.
“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
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, 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Names like Jasper
Names whose popularity has moved with Jasper's over the last 50 years.

