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

Female
2.0%
Male
98.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 34.1 years old

Young (<30) 40,054
65.9%
Adult (30–60) 4,857
8%
Senior (>60) 15,891
26.1%

📈 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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