Jasper is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #661 in 1996 with 252 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 2,942 births ranking #122. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 7,517 boys born was named Jasper. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.