Name Jasper
Jasper is a masculine name with Greek, Persian origins. It is considered a ubiquitous name that has experienced moderate growth in popularity recently.
Meaning of the name Jasper
Origins and Core Meaning
Jasper, derived from the Greek "iaspis", symbolizes "bringer of treasures". In Persian, it signifies "treasurer" or "keeper of wealth". This name embodies abundance, prosperity, and the promise of hidden riches beyond material possessions.
Detailed Insights on Jasper
Origins
Greek: "iaspis" (bringer of treasures) - Persian: "gumbed" (treasurer).
Symbolic Representation
As the gemstone Jasper is associated with the Earth element, it symbolizes strength, grounding, and protection. It is believed to promote physical and spiritual healing, bringing restoration and balance to the body and soul.
Personality Traits
Jasper's energy radiates warmth, stability, and resilience. It evokes a sense of groundedness and a deep connection to nature. The name carries a gentle and comforting vibration that fosters feelings of safety and belonging.
Key Personality Traits
Personal Meanings of the Name Jasper
Jasper Overview & Analysis
Gender statistics
Jasper is predominantly a boy's name with a strong masculine identity. Among 60,715 people named Jasper, 60,578 are male and 137 are female resulting in a 99.8% male distribution. This pronounced gender imbalance underscores the name Jasper's strong masculine identity.
Data Explanation
This data is sourced from actual birth records, ensuring that the statistics provided are accurate reflections of real naming trends. The percentage has been rounded up for easier readability, but the underlying figures are grounded in factual data, not estimates. This ensures that the information is both reliable and user-friendly, giving a clear and truthful picture of the name Jasper's gender association.
Popularity
Jasper classified as an ubiquitous name and ranks 948 in the Namedary database. It has experienced moderate growth over the years, and experienced moderate growth recently. The chance of meeting someone named Jasper is nearly 0.02%, or about one in 5,000+ people.
Based on the latest data from 2021 (46), 2022 (47), 2023 (70), Jasper's year-to-year percentage change in popularity is 0.41%. The name Jasper was most popular in 2022, making up 0.1% of baby names (or about one in 900+ babies), and reached its lowest point in 1910 with a usage rate of 0.002%.
Country-Specific Prevalence
| Flag | Country | Rank | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 364 | 0.05% | |
| Australia | 410 | 0.05% | |
| Canada | 494 | 0.03% | |
| New Zealand | 706 | 0.03% | |
| United States | 1,037 | 0.02% |
People named Jasper are predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in East Wales (EW), where it makes up 0.06% of the population.
Data Source
The data in this section was gathered from a variety of sources, including:
- United States: Social Security Administration (https://www.ssa.gov/)
- Canada: Government of Ontario (https://data.ontario.ca/). Alberta’s top baby names (https://www.alberta.ca/). B.C.'s Most Popular Baby Names (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/)
- United Kingdom: Office for National Statistics (https://www.ons.gov.uk/)
- Australia: Government of South Australia (https://data.sa.gov.au/). Government of New South Wales (https://www.nsw.gov.au/). Northern Territory Government (https://nt.gov.au/)
- New Zealand: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (https://www.data.govt.nz/)
- Supplemental Sources: To enrich our data-driven approach, we supplement our primary sources with information from credible websites, academic publications, and expert opinions. This ensures that we provide a well-rounded perspective on baby names.
To enhance readability, percentages are rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
Additional Information on Jasper
Pronunciation and Phonetics
- Name
- Jasper
- Pronunciation
- jas-per
- jasper
- jas-per
- IPA Notation
- ʤæˈspɚ
- Syllable
- Stressed:Jas-per
- Syllable Count:2 Syllables
Chinese Translation of the Name Jasper
- Translation
- 哈斯佩尔
- Pronunce
- (PinYin) : hā sī pèi ěr
- Feng Shui
- 哈Water斯Metal佩Water尔Fire
Jasper in Numerology
| J | A | S | P | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | ||||
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):
Jasper's Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 6
- You embrace your true self while nurturing others, caring for, and being close to those you love.
- You aspire to bring love, beauty, and harmony into the world so that everyone can feel happy, loved, and healed.
- You are driven by beauty, love, family, relationships, and serving and caring for others.
Jasper's Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 9
- You prioritize humor while slightly downplaying seriousness.
- Exercise caution to prevent misplaced jests and superficial banter.
- Demonstrate adaptability in all aspects of life.
- Embrace greater determination to accomplish tasks in this life, striking a balance between seriousness and lightheartedness.
Jasper's Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 6
- You are emotional, domestic, responsible, loyal, and sympathetic.
- You exude a deep well of love and are always willing to help those in need, offering support and care whenever necessary.
- You idealize love and strive to spread it to everyone, everywhere, and beyond.
Famous People Named Jasper
- Jasper Johns (American painter and sculptor known for his depictions of American flags and targets)
- Jasper Stuyven (Belgian professional road cyclist)
- Jasper Fforde (British novelist known for his "Thursday Next" series of novels)
- Jasper Hale (fictional vampire character from the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer)
User-Submitted Information about Jasper
Jupiteriii
Also Finnish:
https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Jasper
https://fi.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasper_(nimi)
https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jasper#Finnish
Also Estonian:
https://www.stat.ee/nimed/Jasper
https://et.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasper_(eesnimi)
https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jasper#EstonianGenre61
Jasper is also Finnish (used alongside Jasperi and Kasperi in Finland), Estonian (used alongside Kaspar in Estonia), and Persian. The name day for Jasper in Finland is October 20. The name day for Jasper in Estonia is October 20. Jasper is a unisex name in Iran, used for both genders there. In other countries, this name is more exclusively masculine.
Scripts: جاسپر (Persian)Blah_hoob
Also Finnish name. Finnish name day October 20.
https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasper_(nimi)
https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/en/name-days/name-day-search.html
Conclusion
Jasper embodies a harmonious blend of wealth, stability, and spiritual growth. It represents the potential for abundance in all aspects of life, inviting its bearers to embrace their inner treasures and find fulfillment in their journey.
Jack202
I like it as a name for someone regardless of gender.
Chubs_v74
I've been a Jasper since 1982. Still have not met another one in person.
It is strange. I am named after the place in Alberta... middle name is Lee... blah blah. Twilight should have been an exciting thing... but... How exciting can it really be to suddenly have your unusually rare name become a favorite among those who get knocked up while watching strangely lacking vampire movies? I met various infants who shared my name at that time... but... I have yet to meet a real Jasper. 1982 to 2019... not a single Jasper. Kinda gets to you... I ain't never felt like no part of all the Scott and Jeremy and Sarah and Kimberly and so on... No Dave. No Richard.
No goddamned Debbie.
Just.. always knew I would have to spend a few extra seconds explaining my damned name at every corner... Now... I have to throw in the "I was born before the Twilight shit, by far... and yes, I totally think it's "crazy" thatJasperwas some creature in those stories... or whatever...
Sometimes I regret not having argued when I was named. I'd have made a completely passable Dave.
Lord_noob226
I love the name Jasper! I personally think it's unisex and I think that the name Jasper on a little girl would be absolutely adorable, especially with a super feminine middle name like Madeleine or Elodie.