Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jasper.
National Rank (2025)
#129
All-Time Peak Rank
#122 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
62,428
Unisex Distribution98.0% Boy / 2.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jasper Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Jasper
According to SSA data, Jasper achieved its highest historical rank of #122 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 2,944 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 50.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jasper scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+50.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,944Births in 2023
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:820
1890s:725
1900s:715
1910s:2,809
1920s:3,764
1930s:2,366
1940s:2,120
1950s:1,918
1960s:1,336
1970s:1,181
1980s:1,860
1990s:2,540
2000s:5,116
2010s:18,214
2020s:16,944
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJas-per
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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