How old is someone named Jasper?
The average Jasper is 17 years old.
Half of all living Jaspers are between 5 and 19.
When was Jasper popular?
Jasper is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2023.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 715 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,809 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,780 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,366 | 280 |
| 1940s | 2,125 | 900 |
| 1950s | 1,918 | 1,300 |
| 1960s | 1,336 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 1,186 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 1,932 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 2,708 | 2,600 |
| 2000s | 5,335 | 5,300 |
| 2010s | 18,587 | 18,000 |
| 2020s | 17,332 | 17,000 |
How many Jaspers are still alive?
About 50,000 Jaspers are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 64,000 babies named Jasper since 1880.
Most Jaspers ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Jasper?
About two in three living Jaspers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Jasper an old name?
No. Jasper is one of the youngest names around: younger than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jasper will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Jasper a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.6% of living Jaspers are men.
Names the same age as Jasper
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Jasper's name twin is Amelia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Amelia's age curve is the closest match to Jasper's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Jasper
How old is the average Jasper?
The average Jasper in the US is 17 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jasper?
About 50,000 Jaspers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 64,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Jasper most popular?
In 2023, when about 3,000 baby boys were named Jasper.
Is Jasper a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 64% of living Jaspers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this