Glasper
A modern surname name of uncertain meaning and derivation.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Glasper. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Glasper today is around 96 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glasper births was 1942 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glasper. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Glasper is about 96 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Glaspers were born before 1940.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Glasper. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1942
5 babies that year
Average age
96
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,776
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Glasper: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Glasper by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Glasper during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Glasper
The name Glasper has its origins in the Germanic language family, believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages in central Europe. It is thought to be a variation of the Old German name "Glasbar," which was derived from the words "glas" meaning "glass" and "bar" meaning "bear" or "warrior."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Glasper can be found in a manuscript from the 11th century, where it appears as "Glasper von Köln," referring to a glassmaker from the city of Cologne in what is now Germany. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with the glassmaking trade or profession.
In the 12th century, a monk named Glasper von Mainz is mentioned in the annals of the Mainz Cathedral, indicating the name's presence in religious circles during that time. However, beyond these early references, there are few documented accounts of individuals bearing the name Glasper until the 16th century.
One notable figure from this period was Glasper Heidenhain, a German artist and engraver born in 1554 in Nürnberg. His intricate woodcuts and etchings depicting religious and allegorical scenes were highly regarded during the Renaissance era.
In the 17th century, Glasper Müller (1617-1682) was a renowned German clockmaker and inventor from Augsburg. He is credited with developing one of the earliest successful portable timekeeping devices, known as the "Nuremberg Egg," which became a precursor to modern watches.
Moving into the 18th century, Glasper Reichenbach (1738-1801) was a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the classification and study of plants. He is particularly known for his work on the genus Aconitum, a group of highly toxic plants commonly known as monkshoods or wolfsbanes.
In the 19th century, Glasper Schmitt (1853-1916) was a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Auditorium Building and the Studebaker Theater. His innovative use of steel-frame construction and ornate decorative styles left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Glasper throughout history, highlighting its Germanic roots and its presence across various fields and professions over the centuries.
People
Glasper + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glasper as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Glasper: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glasper?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glasper going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Glasper a common name?
We classify Glasper as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glasper most popular?
The single biggest year for Glasper was 1942, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glasper is about 96 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Glasper in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Glasper a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glasper in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Glasper still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Glasper in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Glasper can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Glasper?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.