Jasper is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3186 in 2024 with 50 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 83 births ranking #2239. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 138.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 32,264 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.