Jasmyn
Jasmyn is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower; a fragrant gift from God.
Origin and history
Jasmyn is a modern variant spelling of Jasmine, derived from the Persian word for the fragrant climbing flower plant. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside other alternative phonetic spellings like Jasmyne and Jazmyn. While less common today than the traditional spelling, it remains an established option in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,076 babies in the United States have been named Jasmyn since 1880. It ranks #2196 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.8 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 428 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,893 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,622 |
| 2010-2019 | 873 |
| 2020-2029 | 210 |
Famous people named Jasmyn
- Jasmyn Wright: Educator, Author
Nicknames
Jas, Jasmy, Jaz
Fun facts
- The name ultimate derives from 'yasamin', the Middle Persian word for the scented jasmine plant.
- The 'yn' ending gained popularity in North America during the 1980s and 1990s as a trendy variation of traditional 'ine' names.