Jasmine
Jasmine is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Fragrant flower; gift from God.
Origin and history
Jasmine is derived from the Persian word 'yasamin', referring to the fragrant climbing flower. It gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century as a botanical name. In the United States, it became a major top-100 classic in the 1990s and remains a well-known, widely used option today.
Popularity in the United States
258,626 babies in the United States have been named Jasmine since 1880. It ranks #158 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #180.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.1 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 327 |
| 1960-1970 | 346 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,133 |
| 1980-1990 | 32,952 |
| 1990-2000 | 105,322 |
| 2000-2010 | 76,080 |
| 2010-2019 | 29,393 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,952 |
Famous people named Jasmine
- Jasmine Tookes: Model
- Jasmine Cephas Jones: Actress, Singer
- Jasmine Guy: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Jas, Jazzy, Jaz
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Persian word 'yasamin', which was used to describe the aromatic flowering plant.
- The release of Disney's animated film 'Aladdin' in 1992 catapulted Princess Jasmine and the name into the top 30 most popular U.S. girl names during the 1990s.