Yazmin
Yazmin is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower.
Origin and history
Yazmin is a variant spelling of Yasmin, derived from the Persian word for the jasmine flower. It entered English usage as a botanical and graceful given name. In the United States, it gained steady popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as an modern alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
9,344 babies in the United States have been named Yazmin since 1880. It ranks #1726 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1390.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.6 %)
- TX (25.4 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- AZ (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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 148 |
| 1980-1990 | 511 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,930 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,032 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,985 |
| 2020-2029 | 727 |
Famous people named Yazmin
- Yazmin Jauregui: Mixed Martial Artist, Athlete
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Mina
Fun facts
- The name directly refers to the fragrant flowering plant known as jasmine, originally rooted in Old Persian.
- The 'z' spelling emerged as a contemporary stylistic variation of the traditional Yasmin and Jasmine.