Jasper
Peaked at #122 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jasper has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Jasper — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2239
in 2021
Current rank
#3186
in 2024
Years tracked
49
1926–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1926, Jasper reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #2239 nationally with 83 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4047 (2014) to #3186 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Jasper ranks #3186 nationally for girls, with 50 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,186 | 50 |
| 2023 | #2,529 | 70 |
| 2022 | #2,370 | 78 |
| 2021 | #2,239 | 83 |
| 2020 | #2,607 | 65 |
| 2019 | #3,145 | 51 |
| 2018 | #3,180 | 51 |
| 2017 | #3,508 | 44 |
Jasper — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#122
in 2023
Current rank
#133
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Jasper reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #122 nationally with 2,942 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #218 (2014) to #133 (2024) — a 39% improvement.
As of 2024, Jasper ranks #133 nationally for boys, with 2,750 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #133 | 2,750 |
| 2023 | #122 | 2,942 |
| 2022 | #128 | 2,916 |
| 2021 | #128 | 2,876 |
| 2020 | #138 | 2,639 |
| 2019 | #136 | 2,791 |
| 2018 | #155 | 2,505 |
| 2017 | #183 | 2,116 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jasper most popular?
Jasper was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #122 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jasper becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jasper?
At least 60,802 babies have been recorded with the name Jasper in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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