Jasper Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAS-per / /ˈdʒæspər/Persian; Latin; Hebrew
Meaning
Treasurer (Persian); Spear (Latin); God will add (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jasper has roots in Persian, where it means 'treasurer.' It was popularized in the West through the Latin form 'Gaspar,' associated with one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen fluctuations in popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Jasper has experienced a resurgence in popularity in the United States, ranking among the top 100 names in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jaspar
- Jasp
- Jas
International Variants
- Gaspar (Spanish)
- Caspar (German)
- Jaspar (Dutch)
Famous people named Jasper
Jasper Johns is an American painter known for his contributions to the pop art movement.
Jasper Fforde is a British author recognized for his Thursday Next series of novels.
Jasper T. Scott is a science fiction author known for his engaging storytelling.
Jasper C. Hill is a notable American politician who served in the state legislature.
Fictional characters named Jasper
Jasper is a character in the 'Twilight' series, known for his ability to sense emotions.
Jasper the Friendly Ghost is a character from the animated series and films, known for his kind nature.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jasper was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jasper has ranked as high as #194 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Texas, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jasper has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jasper (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 312 | |
TX | 194 | |
FL | 139 | |
NY | 123 | |
OH | 109 | |
TN | 100 | |
WA | 96 | |
MI | 94 | |
MO | 85 | |
PA | 83 | |
GA | 80 | |
NC | 80 | |
IN | 80 | |
KY | 70 | |
MN | 66 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 98 |
1881 | 83 |
1882 | 88 |
1883 | 74 |
1884 | 83 |
1885 | 87 |
1886 | 88 |
1887 | 65 |
1888 | 78 |
1889 | 76 |
1890 | 95 |
1891 | 58 |
1892 | 70 |
1893 | 72 |
1894 | 61 |
1895 | 71 |
1896 | 90 |
1897 | 83 |
1898 | 60 |
1899 | 65 |
1900 | 97 |
1901 | 58 |
1902 | 67 |
1903 | 57 |
1904 | 52 |
1905 | 80 |
1906 | 56 |
1907 | 87 |
1908 | 78 |
1909 | 83 |
1910 | 82 |
1911 | 114 |
1912 | 178 |
1913 | 248 |
1914 | 306 |
1915 | 332 |
1916 | 358 |
1917 | 377 |
1918 | 391 |
1919 | 423 |
1920 | 388 |
1921 | 390 |
1922 | 423 |
1923 | 403 |
1924 | 396 |
1925 | 387 |
1926 | 389 |
1927 | 346 |
1928 | 336 |
1929 | 306 |
1930 | 285 |
1931 | 252 |
1932 | 263 |
1933 | 231 |
1934 | 246 |
1935 | 212 |
1936 | 236 |
1937 | 219 |
1938 | 200 |
1939 | 222 |
1940 | 221 |
1941 | 208 |
1942 | 241 |
1943 | 252 |
1944 | 184 |
1945 | 190 |
1946 | 201 |
1947 | 203 |
1948 | 225 |
1949 | 194 |
1950 | 208 |
1951 | 211 |
1952 | 206 |
1953 | 187 |
1954 | 209 |
1955 | 187 |
1956 | 181 |
1957 | 169 |
1958 | 186 |
1959 | 174 |
1960 | 179 |
1961 | 153 |
1962 | 160 |
1963 | 142 |
1964 | 140 |
1965 | 120 |
1966 | 107 |
1967 | 124 |
1968 | 94 |
1969 | 117 |
1970 | 99 |
1971 | 108 |
1972 | 106 |
1973 | 102 |
1974 | 101 |
1975 | 119 |
1976 | 118 |
1977 | 133 |
1978 | 144 |
1979 | 152 |
1980 | 163 |
1981 | 194 |
1982 | 154 |
1983 | 174 |
1984 | 144 |
1985 | 177 |
1986 | 172 |
1987 | 204 |
1988 | 247 |
1989 | 231 |
1990 | 269 |
1991 | 251 |
1992 | 243 |
1993 | 225 |
1994 | 207 |
1995 | 238 |
1996 | 252 |
1997 | 274 |
1998 | 301 |
1999 | 281 |
2000 | 334 |
2001 | 390 |
2002 | 479 |
2003 | 469 |
2004 | 392 |
2005 | 451 |
2006 | 442 |
2007 | 585 |
2008 | 627 |
2009 | 945 |
2010 | 1,184 |
2011 | 1,253 |
2012 | 1,357 |
2013 | 1,466 |
2014 | 1,755 |
2015 | 1,866 |
2016 | 1,913 |
2017 | 2,116 |
2018 | 2,505 |
2019 | 2,791 |
2020 | 2,639 |
2021 | 2,876 |
2022 | 2,916 |
2023 | 2,942 |
2024 | 2,750 |