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How Many People Are Named Jasper?
Estimated people named Jasper living in the U.S. today
47,678
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 60,802
- Peak year: 2023 (3,012 births)
- Estimated living today: 47,678
Jasper by age group — who carries the name today?
Jasper popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jasper
Jasper has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 60,802 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 47,678 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 7,169 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jaspers you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jasper in the US?
An estimated 47,678 people named Jasper are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jasper rare — about 1 in 7,169 Americans.
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jasper is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jasper most popular?
Jasper peaked in 2023, when 3,012 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jasper?
Jasper ranks #941 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).