Jasper sits comfortably in the UK charts at #71 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Origin & Meaning
Persian — Treasurer; a semi-precious stone
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UK Rank 2024
#71
US Rank #133
About the Name Jasper
Jasper has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #71. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 8 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
In terms of origin, Jasper is rooted in Persian, where it means "Treasurer; a semi-precious stone". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Jasper is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #133 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jasper
Unlikely. With around 739 UK babies named Jasper per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jasper in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jasper has held a stable position around #71 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #71 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Jasper has Persian origins and means "Treasurer; a semi-precious stone". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Jasper include: Jasper Philipsen — Jasper Philipsen is a Belgian professional cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Alpecin–Premier Tech.; Jasper Conran — Jasper Alexander Thirlby Conran is a British designer.; David Jasper — David Jasper is a professor emeritus of Literature and Theology at the University of Glasgow..
Jasper appears in the US top 500 at #133 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
739
UK babies named Jasper (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.4
In a school of 600
↑ 7 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jasper
Likely around 1 other Jasper in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jasper
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jasper Philipsen is a Belgian professional cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Alpecin–Premier Tech. Specialising as a sprinter, he has won ten stages in the Tour de France and six in the Vuelta a España, and the points classification in the 2023 Tour de France.
Jasper Alexander Thirlby Conran is a British designer. He has worked on collections of clothing for men and women, for the home, as well as productions for the stage in ballet, opera and theatre.
Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford was the uncle of King Henry VII of England and a leading architect of his nephew's successful accession to the throne in 1485. He was a member of the Tudor family of Penmynydd.
Jasper Rees is an English journalist and writer. He specialises in writing about the arts and is best known as the authorised biographer of Victoria Wood.
Jasper Johnson is an American college basketball player who is currently in the transfer portal after playing his freshman year at The University of Kentucky.
Jasper Heywood was an English Jesuit priest. He is known as the English translator of three Latin plays of Seneca, the Troas, the Thyestes and Hercules Furens.