Yasmine
Yasmine is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower.
Origin and history
Yasmine is a variant of Yasmin, derived from the Old Persian name for the jasmine flower. It entered Western European usage through Arabic and French influences. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a graceful botanical name.
Popularity in the United States
13,801 babies in the United States have been named Yasmine since 1880. It ranks #1349 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1197.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.1 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- IL (6 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 303 |
| 1980-1990 | 859 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,448 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,236 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,820 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,015 |
Famous people named Yasmine
- Yasmine Bleeth: Actress, Model
- Yasmine Al Massri: Actress, Dancer
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Mina
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Persian word 'yāsaman', which referred to the highly fragrant flowering vine.
- The spelling with an 'e' at the end gained popularity in French-speaking regions before becoming widespread in English.