Jasper
Jasper is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Bringers of treasure or treasurer.
Origin and history
Jasper is a classic masculine name derived from ancient Persian roots meaning treasurer. Historically associated with one of the traditional Three Wise Men (Magi), it has seen a major resurgence in popularity in the United States since the 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
62,428 babies in the United States have been named Jasper since 1880. It ranks #437 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #132.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- NC (7 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- GA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 820 |
| 1890-1900 | 725 |
| 1900-1910 | 715 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,809 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,764 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,366 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,120 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,918 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,336 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,181 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,860 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,540 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,116 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,214 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,944 |
Famous people named Jasper
- Jasper Johns: Artist, Painter
- Jasper Tudor: Nobleman, Military Leader
- Jasper Fforde: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Jas, Jazzy
Fun facts
- Besides its personal name usage, jasper refers to an opaque, reddish-brown or patterned variety of chalcedony gemstone.
- Christian folklore traditionally names Jasper as the Magus who brought frankincense to Bethlehem.