Jasper
boy name#129 in 2025Jasper entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #122 in 2023, ranks #129 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#129
rank today
#122
peak (2023)
2,804
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #165 |
| 1890s | #197 |
| 1900s | #233 |
| 1910s | #257 |
| 1920s | #292 |
| 1930s | #360 |
| 1940s | #427 |
| 1950s | #529 |
| 1960s | #669 |
| 1970s | #761 |
| 1980s | #661 |
| 1990s | #656 |
| 2000s | #507 |
| 2010s | #219 |
| 2020s | #130 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jasper has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 49,000 people named Jasper are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jasper is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jasper in 2025?
- Jasper ranks #129 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,804 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jasper most popular?
- Jasper peaked in 2023, reaching #122 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jasper with classmates?
- Jasper will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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