Jasper
Boy name · 342 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jasper: 342 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 31 births in 2019.
Derived from the Persian word *ganzabara*, meaning "treasurer," Jasper made its way into English via the Latin *gaspar* and French *jaspre*, also linked to one of the three biblical Magi. The name has adorned several notable figures, including American painter Jasper Johns, whose vivid flag works redefined modern art, and British-born explorer Jasper More, who charted parts of Africa. The Jasper Peninsula in Canada shares the name with the majestic Jasper National Park, both rooted in the same Persian origin. A softer variant, Casper, remains popular across Europe, while the gemstone jasper—a symbol of grounding and protection—gives the name a subtle, earthy elegance.
Boy 24 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201931 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #17823 babies
- Total births
- 342since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y