Jasper Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jasper is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jasper?
Jasper is spelled J-A-S-P-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Jasper at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jasper is derived from a Persian word meaning “treasurer.”
- Origin
- The name Jasper may derive from the Persian word “yaspar” or “gaspar,” which are historically associated with one of the traditional names of the Magi or…
- Pronunciation
- JAS-per · 2 syllables
Jasper Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,645
Recorded Births41
Rank#129
Recorded Births2,804
- Girls usage fell 469 places to #3,645 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #129 and recorded 43 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jasper Mean?
Jasper is derived from a Persian word meaning “treasurer.”
Origin: The name Jasper may derive from the Persian word “yaspar” or “gaspar,” which are historically associated with one of the traditional names of the Magi or Three Wise Men.
How Do You Pronounce Jasper?
PronunciationJAS-per
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jasper?
- History
- Jasper has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since at least the Middle Ages and is commonly associated with one of the Magi in Christian tradition, appearing in medieval European sources.
Jasper Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 41 | #3,645 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,804 | #129 |
| 2024 | Girls | 50 | #3,176 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,761 | #133 |
| 2023 | Girls | 70 | #2,517 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,944 | #122 |
| 2022 | Girls | 78 | #2,364 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,919 | #129 |
| 2021 | Girls | 84 | #2,212 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,876 | #128 |
| 2020 | Girls | 65 | #2,597 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,640 | #138 |
| 2019 | Girls | 51 | #3,130 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,793 | #136 |
| 2018 | Girls | 51 | #3,158 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,506 | #155 |
| 2017 | Girls | 44 | #3,479 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,117 | #183 |
| 2016 | Girls | 41 | #3,707 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,915 | #209 |
| 2015 | Girls | 42 | #3,650 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,866 | #214 |
| 2014 | Girls | 37 | #4,003 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,755 | #218 |
When Was Jasper Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
2,944 recorded births
National rank #122
2022 · Boys
2,919 recorded births
National rank #129
2021 · Boys
2,876 recorded births
National rank #128
2025 · Boys
2,804 recorded births
National rank #129
Where Jasper Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #42 | 24 |
| WV | #48 | 30 |
| MT | #55 | 18 |
| KY | #57 | 74 |
| OR | #59 | 58 |
| ID | #60 | 32 |
| AK | #65 | 11 |
| AR | #68 | 44 |