Jasper
Jasper is of Persian origin, meaning 'bringer of treasure' or 'treasurer.' It is also the name of a precious gemstone, often red or brown in color, which has been valued since ancient times.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,819. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,253
- 2012: 1,358
- 2013: 1,467
- 2014: 1,755
- 2015: 1,866
- 2016: 1,915
- 2017: 2,117
- 2018: 2,506
- 2019: 2,793
- 2020: 2,640
- 2021: 2,876
- 2022: 2,919
- 2023: 2,944
- 2024: 2,761
- 2025: 2,804
- 2026 (projected): 2,819
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a gentle, artistic quality while still feeling substantial
- •Works well for both children and adults
- •Strong literary connections through characters in Twilight and other fiction
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Famous People
Jasper Johns
American painter and printmaker
Jasper Carrott
British comedian and television personality
Jasper Cillessen
Dutch professional footballer
Jasper Fforde
British novelist
Statistics
62,428
Total births since 1880
2023
Peak year
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