Jasper

Jasper - A very unique male name

Jasper appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #269. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jasper and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jasper? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jasper. The baby boy name Jasper was given to 2,795 baby boys in 2025, ranking #129 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 525 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jasper peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 122.

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Jasper is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jasper is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #43 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #329.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jasper is where you live.

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Jasper origin and meaning

Persian via Greek and French — derivation disputed

Uncertain — traditionally linked to a Persian word for 'treasurer' and to the jasper gemstone, via the Magi name Caspar

Jasper is one form of the name traditionally given to one of the Three Wise Men, alongside Caspar and Gaspar, and it is also the name of a speckled gemstone. Which came first — the Persian treasurer word or the stone — is not settled. In the US it is in a vintage revival, peaking most recently in 2023.

Origin uncertain

Jasper is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jasper, pop culture references for the name Jasper and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jasper

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jasper, sorted by popularity.

Jeffrey / Jeffery / Javier / Jeffry / Jabari / Jefferey / Javari / Jabbar / Jeffory / Jabree /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Jasper

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Jasper a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Jasper?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

JAS-per · /ˈdʒæspər/

Around the world

• Jasper (German) — Used as-is in German and Dutch
• Gaspard (French) — A related form of the Magi name

Spellings and nicknames

• Jaspar — An older spelling
• Gaspar — A related Magi form in US data

Nicknames: Jas

Famous bearers

• Jasper Johns — American artist known for his flag paintings (b. 1930) Contemporary
• Jasper Fforde — British novelist, The Eyre Affair (b. 1961) Contemporary

Style

Vintage revivalNature

Why parents choose it

Jasper has an artsy, outdoorsy vintage feel — part gemstone, part old frontier. It suits parents who want a distinctive name with real history behind it.

Worth knowing

• The 'treasurer' meaning is traditional, not proven
• Twilight's Jasper gives it a vampire association for one generation