Jasimine
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 369 living Americans carry the first name Jasimine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jasimine today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasimine births was 1991 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasimine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
369
~ 1 in 928,874 Americans
Peak year
1991
35 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2006 SSA rank
#18,354
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Jasimine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasimine from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 212 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Jasimine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasimine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jasimine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasimines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasimine
The name Jasimine is derived from the Persian word "yasamin," which means "gift from God." The name has been in use since ancient times and is believed to have originated in Iran or the surrounding regions of the Middle East.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jasimine can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was mentioned in Persian literature and poetry. In these ancient texts, the name was often associated with beauty, grace, and elegance, reflecting the cultural significance of the jasmine flower in Persian art and literature.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Jasimine was Jasimine al-Aydani, a 10th-century Arab poet and scholar from Yemen. She was renowned for her poetic works and was highly respected in literary circles of her time.
In the 13th century, Jasimine al-Baghdadi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and was widely respected for her knowledge and wisdom.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jasimine Sultan was a prominent figure in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim I and played an influential role in the imperial court, known for her patronage of the arts and her support for charitable causes.
In the realm of literature, Jasimine Duras was a celebrated French author and screenwriter of the 20th century (1914-1996). She is best known for her novels such as "The Lover" and "The North China Lover," which explored themes of love, identity, and cultural conflict.
Another notable figure with the name Jasimine was Jasimine Guy (1976-2009), an American actress and singer who gained recognition for her roles in films like "Cooley High" and "A Piece of the Action." She was also a successful R&B artist and won a Grammy Award for her hit song "Candy Rain."
These are just a few examples of the diverse historical figures who have borne the name Jasimine throughout the centuries, showcasing the name's enduring popularity and cultural significance across various regions and eras.
People
Jasimine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasimine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jasimine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasimine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 369 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasimine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 928,874 US residents.
Is Jasimine a common name?
We classify Jasimine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 383 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasimine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasimine was 1991, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasimine is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jasimine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasimine in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.