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Jasper
BoyPersian, English· “treasurer; also a gemstone”
- Meaning
- treasurer; also a gemstone
- Origin
- Persian, English
- Pronunciation
- JAS-pur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #129
- US babies 2025
- 2,804
- Best rank
- #122 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Jasper
Jasper is a Persian and English name that is usually said to mean “treasurer; also a gemstone”.
Jasper is the English form of Gaspar, the name traditionally given to one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus. Gaspar is usually said to come from a Persian word meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of treasure," though the link is not certain. Jasper is also the name of a semiprecious stone, whose name comes from Greek iaspis and has a separate origin. The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages. Today Jasper feels artistic and a little bohemian, with a strong, earthy sound. Jas and Jazz are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Jasper has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #122 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,944 babies. In 2025, 2,804 babies were named Jasper, and it ranked #129 nationally. That is 50% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #284 in 1920, #461 in 1950, #680 in 1980, #592 in 2000, #285 in 2010, and #129 in 2025. Of the 62,428 US boys named Jasper since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 16,944 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Zion, Milo, Matteo, Elliot, and Ace.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jasper ranked highest in Maine, West Virginia, and Montana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | #43 | 24 |
| West Virginia | #51 | 30 |
| Montana | #55 | 18 |
| Kentucky | #57 | 74 |
| Oregon | #60 | 58 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Jasper over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jasper is usually pronounced JAS-pur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with J and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Jasper
A few middle names that flow with Jasper: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jasper
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jasper mean?
Jasper is a Persian and English name that is usually said to mean “treasurer; also a gemstone”.
What is the origin of the name Jasper?
Jasper has Persian and English roots. Jasper is the English form of Gaspar, the name traditionally given to one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus.
Is Jasper a popular name?
Yes. Jasper ranked #129 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
Jasper is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Jasper over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jasper?
Jasper is usually pronounced JAS-pur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings