Jasper is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #78 in 2022 with 725 recorded births. This places Jasper in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 802 births ranking #63. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 671.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 392 boys born was named Jasper. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Jasper is a long-loved classic usually explained as meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure". It feels bright, literary, and gently vintage in modern use.
The name spread through Christian tradition associated with the legendary Magi and later remained strong in European naming. Its revival has been helped by the return of warm old-fashioned boys' names.