Jasper
Every Jasper since 1880 — 63,674 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jasper
Jasper is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #129 in 2025 with 2,804 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 63,674 American babies have been named Jasper. Its peak came in 2023, when 3,014 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jasper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jasper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,672 | 2,804 | #129 |
| 2024 | 50 | #3,197 | 2,761 | #133 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,532 | 2,944 | #122 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,372 | 2,919 | #129 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2,221 | 2,876 | #128 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,609 | 2,640 | #138 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,145 | 2,793 | #136 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,180 | 2,506 | #155 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,509 | 2,117 | #183 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,738 | 1,915 | #209 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,675 | 1,866 | #214 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,050 | 1,755 | #218 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,668 | 1,467 | #247 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,463 | 1,358 | #263 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,980 | 1,253 | #281 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,470 | 1,184 | #285 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,734 | 945 | #337 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,917 | 627 | #449 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,598 | 585 | #466 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,987 | 442 | #569 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,898 | 452 | #538 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,919 | 392 | #576 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,419 | 470 | #513 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,551 | 479 | #483 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,750 | 390 | #549 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,866 | 334 | #592 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,406 | 238 | #687 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,618 | 269 | #615 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,856 | 177 | #663 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,005 | 163 | #680 |
| 1975 | — | — | 119 | #761 |
| 1970 | — | — | 99 | #814 |
| 1965 | — | — | 120 | #680 |
| 1960 | — | — | 179 | #582 |
| 1955 | — | — | 187 | #543 |
| 1950 | — | — | 208 | #461 |
| 1945 | — | — | 191 | #431 |
| 1940 | — | — | 221 | #383 |
| 1935 | — | — | 212 | #371 |
| 1930 | — | — | 285 | #328 |
| 1925 | — | — | 387 | #292 |
| 1920 | — | — | 388 | #284 |
| 1915 | — | — | 332 | #265 |
| 1910 | — | — | 82 | #272 |
| 1905 | — | — | 80 | #213 |
| 1900 | — | — | 97 | #197 |
| 1895 | — | — | 71 | #203 |
| 1890 | — | — | 95 | #149 |
| 1885 | — | — | 87 | #156 |
| 1880 | — | — | 98 | #139 |
Famous people named Jasper
- Jasper Johns Painter · b. 1930
- Jasper Tudor Nobleman · 1431–1495
- Jasper Pääkkönen Actor · b. 1980
- Jasper Fforde Writer · b. 1961
- Jasper Stuyven Cyclist · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jasper in 2025?
Jasper ranked #129 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,804 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jasper?
63,674 babies have been named Jasper in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jasper most popular?
Jasper peaked in 2023, when 3,014 newborns received the name.
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
Jasper is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jasper rising or falling?
Jasper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jasper?
Well-known people named Jasper include Jasper Johns (painter), Jasper Tudor (nobleman), Jasper Pääkkönen (actor).