Jasier
A masculine name of Basque origin, possibly a variation of Xavier.
Name Census estimates that about 207 living Americans carry the first name Jasier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasier today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasier births was 2024 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasier. 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.
People living today
207
~ 1 in 1,655,818 Americans
Peak year
2024
40 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,061
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jasier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasier from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 92 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasier 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 Jasier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasiers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasier
The name Jasier has its origins in the Basque culture of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "jaso," which means "to lift" or "to rise," suggesting a connection to concepts of elevation or ascension.
In the Basque regions, the name Jasier was often associated with strength, resilience, and a strong connection to the rugged landscapes of the Pyrenees mountains. It was a name bestowed upon boys born into families with a deep reverence for nature and the natural world.
While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, some scholars believe that Jasier may have appeared in ancient Basque texts or oral traditions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region. However, concrete historical records of the name's usage are sparse from this early period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jasier was Jasier Etxeberria, a Basque nobleman who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his advocacy for the rights of the Basque people.
Another notable figure was Jasier Arizmendi, a Basque writer and philosopher born in 1501, who wrote extensively about Basque culture and traditions. His works helped preserve and promote the Basque language and identity during a time of significant political upheaval in the region.
In the 17th century, Jasier Urrutia (1623-1691) was a prominent Basque artist and sculptor, renowned for his intricate wood carvings and religious statues that adorned many churches in the region.
During the 19th century, Jasier Mendiola (1842-1912) was a Basque businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and infrastructure in his local community.
More recently, Jasier Arregi (1927-2005) was a celebrated Basque poet and writer, whose works explored themes of identity, belonging, and the Basque struggle for autonomy.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jasier throughout history, each contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Basque people and their traditions.
People
Jasier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasier 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
Jasier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 207 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasier 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 1,655,818 US residents.
Is Jasier a common name?
We classify Jasier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 209 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasier most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasier was 2024, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasier is about 9 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 Jasier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasier 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 Jasier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasier 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 Jasier 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 people have Jasier as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.