How Many People Are Named Jasper?
60,802
people in the United States are named Jasper
1 in 5,509 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#970
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0182%
Of US population
Peak Year
2023
3,012 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Dutch, Judeo-Christian Legend
Pronunciation:
JAS-pər (English), YAHS-pər (Dutch)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "treasurer" in Persian. This name was traditionally assigned to one of the wise men (also known as the Magi, or three kings) who were said to have visited the newborn Jesus. It has occasionally been used in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages. The name can also be given in reference to the English word for the gemstone.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 34.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
5,339
Texas
3,973
North Carolina
3,810
New York
2,842
Georgia
2,536
Florida
2,179
Tennessee
1,941
South Carolina
1,637
Illinois
1,600
Alabama
1,558
💡 Fun Facts About "Jasper"
- 2,800 babies were named Jasper in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2023
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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