Jazzmin
Jazzmin is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Gift from God or fragrant flower, referring to the jasmine plant.
Origin and history
Jazzmin is a modern American spelling variant of Jasmine, which derives from the Persian word for the fragrant flowering plant. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other stylistic spellings incorporating the letter 'z'. In recent years, its usage in the United States has become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,275 babies in the United States have been named Jazzmin since 1880. It ranks #3691 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.8 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 265 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,147 |
| 2000-2010 | 626 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Nicknames
Jazz, Jazzy, Mina
Fun facts
- The addition of 'z' reflects late 20th-century American naming practices that emphasized unique phonetic styling.
- Like Jasmine, the name traces back to the Old Persian word 'yasamin' for the climbing blossom.