Jasper is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5461 in 2012 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 83 births ranking #2239. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 70,430 girls born was named Jasper. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.