Yasmin
Yasmin is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower.
Origin and history
Yasmin is a classic feminine name of Persian origin meaning jasmine flower. It gained widespread recognition across the English-speaking world in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a steadily used name with consistent popularity.
Popularity in the United States
21,747 babies in the United States have been named Yasmin since 1880. It ranks #1008 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #897.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.5 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 298 |
| 1960-1970 | 320 |
| 1970-1980 | 931 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,845 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,931 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,426 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,311 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,680 |
Famous people named Yasmin
- Yasmin Bleeth: Actress
- Yasmin Le Bon: Model
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Mina
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Middle Persian word 'yasaman', referring to the fragrant flowering plant.
- Yasmin is common in English, Portuguese, and Hebrew contexts, alongside spellings like Jasmine, Yasmine, and Yasmeen.