Jasper
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Treasure; Jewel; Carrier of Treasure
Background: The name Jasper originates from the Persian word 'yaspar,' which translates to 'treasurer' or 'one who brings treasure.' This term was adopted into Latin as 'Jaspis' and further into Ancient Greek as 'iaspis,' referring to a precious stone or jewel, reflecting its association with the meaning of treasure.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#446
Total births
60,802
Most popular decade
2020s
(43,407 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+85 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.0% male
2.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 98
- First year rank
- #139
- Peak year
- 2023
- Peak year births
- 2,942
- Peak rank
- #122
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,750
- Recent rank
- #133
Female
- First year
- 1926
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,851
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 83
- Peak rank
- #2,231
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 50
- Recent rank
- #3,164
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).