Jasmine
Jasmine is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Gift from God or fragrant flower.
Origin and history
Jasmine is derived from the Old Persian word 'yasaman', referring to the fragrant jasmine flower. While predominantly given to females in the United States, historical SSA data shows occasional usage for males. Its usage for boys remains exceedingly rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,263 babies in the United States have been named Jasmine since 1880. It ranks #3435 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30 %)
- DC (19.8 %)
- LA (12.3 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 530 |
| 1990-2000 | 426 |
| 2000-2010 | 203 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jazz, Jas, Jazzy
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the flowering plant genus Jasminum, prized for its sweet scent.
- Although predominantly feminine, over 1,000 males in the U.S. have been officially registered with the first name Jasmine since 1880.