Holding steady, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Jazper since 1991
Babies named Jazper per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Jazper is a modern invented name first recorded in 1991, suggesting a creative respelling of Jasper with a 'z' for a contemporary edge. Its popularity has been stable, with a rank of 6803 in 2025, meaning about 1 in 142,340 boys received the name. The name reached its peak in 2024, indicating recent but modest interest. Jazper has not appeared in any top state rankings, reflecting its niche appeal. As a modern coinage without a long history, its meaning derives from its likely source, Jasper, a gemstone name with Persian roots.
Jazper first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, likely as a creative respelling of Jasper with a 'z' for a modern, distinctive sound. Jasper itself derives from the Persian word 'yaspar' through Latin and Greek, referring to a green gemstone. While Jazper may be intended as a variant, its exact formation is not documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaz, Jazzy
Sibling names for Jazper
Names that share Jazper's style, for a brother or sister.
