Jazmine
Jazmine is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower; gift from God.
Origin and history
Jazmine is a modern spelling variant of Jasmine, originating from the Old Persian word 'yasamen', referring to the fragrant climbing flowering plant. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other variant spellings. Today it remains a recognizable floral choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
38,395 babies in the United States have been named Jazmine since 1880. It ranks #707 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #835.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- TX (13 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
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 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,282 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,669 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,968 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,504 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,858 |
Famous people named Jazmine
- Jazmine Sullivan: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Jazz, Jazzy, Mina, Minnie
Fun facts
- The name traces back through Arabic and Old French to the Middle Persian word for the fragrant flowering vine.
- The 'z' spelling variation spiked in popularity in the U.S. during the 1990s and early 2000s.