Jaspyr
A masculine name derived from the gemstone jasper, symbolizing strength and protection.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaspyr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaspyr today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaspyr births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaspyr. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaspyr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,078
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Jaspyr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaspyr 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 Jaspyr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaspyr
The given name Jaspyr has its roots in the ancient Persian language and culture, dating back to the 6th century BC. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Persian word "yaspu," meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of wealth." In those times, the role of a treasurer was highly esteemed, and the name carried connotations of responsibility, trustworthiness, and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaspyr can be found in the Achaemenid Persian Empire, where it was borne by a high-ranking official during the reign of King Darius I (550-486 BC). This official's name was inscribed on the famous Behistun Rock, an ancient archaeological site in modern-day Iran.
In the 4th century BC, the name Jaspyr appeared in the writings of the Greek historian Xenophon, who mentioned a Persian nobleman by that name. This suggests that the name had spread beyond the Persian borders and gained recognition among other ancient civilizations.
During the medieval period, the name Jaspyr was relatively uncommon but not unheard of. One notable bearer of the name was Jaspyr of Antioch, a 12th-century Christian scholar and theologian renowned for his commentaries on the Bible.
In the 16th century, the name gained popularity in Europe, particularly in England. Sir Jaspyr Cholmley (1515-1592), an English landowner and Member of Parliament, was a prominent figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another famous bearer of the name was Jaspyr Petty (1639-1703), an English philosopher and economist who played a significant role in developing the theory of political economy and is considered one of the pioneers of modern economics.
In the 18th century, Jaspyr Maskelyne (1734-1808), an English astronomer and mathematician, made notable contributions to the field of astronomy and is remembered for his observations of the transit of Venus across the sun.
Moving into the 19th century, Jaspyr Malloch (1801-1877), a Scottish poet and writer, gained recognition for his works depicting rural life and the beauty of nature.
In more recent times, the name Jaspyr has been less common, but it has maintained its unique and distinguished character. One notable bearer of the name was Jaspyr Crane (1915-2004), an American businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the modern-day computer industry.
People
Jaspyr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaspyr as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaspyr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaspyr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaspyr 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaspyr a common name?
We classify Jaspyr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Jaspyr most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaspyr was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaspyr is about 14 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 Jaspyr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaspyr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaspyr 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 Jaspyr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaspyr 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 Jaspyr 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 common is the name Jaspyr?
See how many people have the name Jaspyr on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.