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Why parents love Jasper- One of the Three Wise Men — Christmas-morning heritage.
- Jasper is a beautiful semi-precious gemstone.
- Jasper Johns is one of America's most important artists.
- Two syllables with a warm, vintage sound: JAS-per.
- The meaning treasurer/bringer of treasure is wonderfully aspirational.
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The vibe of Jasper
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Origin & history of Jasper
Persian (bringer of treasure)
→ Greek Gaspar
→ Latin Caspar
→ English Jasper
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Persian roots
Jasper comes from a Persian word meaning treasurer or bringer of treasure. In Christian tradition, Jasper (also Caspar/Gaspar) is one of the Three Wise Men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. The jasper gemstone is an opaque, speckled variety of quartz used in jewellery since antiquity. Jasper Johns (born 1930) is one of America's most important artists, known for his Flag paintings. Twilight's Jasper Hale added pop-culture visibility.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Christian tradition — one of the Three Wise Men (Magi); the gemstone has been valued since antiquity.
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Today
Jasper remains a beloved choice, ranking #155 in the US. 60,802 babies have been named Jasper since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Jasper?
2023
peak year
Jasper appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2023, 2,942 babies received the name (ranked #122). Today it sits around #155, with roughly 2,589 babies named Jasper each year. Jasper's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 60,802 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,942
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #122)
(ranked #122)
2,589
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
25,890
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
60,802
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Jasper6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Jasper's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — achieving treasure. People named Jasper tend to be wise, generous, and gifted at finding (and bringing) treasure in unexpected places.
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Brings treasure✦
Wise gift-giver◈
Gemstone depth◎
Finds value everywhere♡
Star-following wisdomJ1
A1
S1
P7
E5
R9
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Jasper❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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