Jasper
Jasper is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “treasurer, bringer of treasure.” It ranked #129 in the United States in 2025. Jasper derives from the Persian for 'treasurer' and also refers to the red-brown gemstone.
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how do you pronounce Jasper?
JAS-per
where does the name Jasper come from?
From a Persian word, gizbar, treasurer. Jasper and Gaspar continue the same root, which medieval European tradition gave to one of the Three Magi; it is unrelated to the gemstone of the same spelling.
Traditionally one of the Three Wise Men was named Jasper. Its warm, artistic sound has driven it into the top 100.
how popular is this name?
Jasper has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #122 in 2023, and ranked #129 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #129 |
| 2024 | #133 |
| 2023 | #122 |
| 2022 | #129 |
| 2021 | #128 |
| 2020 | #138 |
| 2019 | #136 |
| 2018 | #155 |
| 2017 | #183 |
| 2016 | #209 |
| 2010 | #285 |
| 2000 | #592 |
| 1990 | #614 |
| 1980 | #680 |
| 1970 | #812 |
| 1960 | #581 |
| 1950 | #459 |
| 1940 | #383 |
| 1930 | #328 |
| 1920 | #284 |
| 1910 | #270 |
| 1900 | #197 |
| 1890 | #149 |
| 1880 | #139 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Jasper fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Jasper
Jasper is first recorded in English in 1627, with Gaspar in 1626 and Jespaer and Jesper in 1628.
who are famous people named Jasper?
- Jasper Johns (American artist)
- Jasper Hale (Twilight character)
- Jasper Morrison (British designer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Jasper?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Jasper?
what names go well with Jasper?
Sibling names that share Jasper's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Jasper
What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper means “treasurer, bringer of treasure”.
What is the origin of the name Jasper?
Jasper comes from the Persian naming tradition. Related forms include Gaspar, Jesper and Casper.
How popular is the name Jasper?
Jasper ranked #129 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2023, at #122, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
Jasper is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Jasper?
Jasper is pronounced JAS-per, with 2 syllables.
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