Jasleen
Beautiful, fortunate flower of Indian origin.
Name Census estimates that about 2,115 living Americans carry the first name Jasleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jasleen today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasleen births was 2008 (165 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasleen. 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.
Key insights
- • Jasleen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 162,059 Americans
Peak year
2008
165 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,805
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Jasleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasleen from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 866 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasleen 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 Jasleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasleens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Jasleen, while Massachusetts, Arizona, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 136 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasleen
Jasleen is a given name of Indian origin, specifically from the Punjabi language. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in ancient India. The name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "yashas," meaning fame or glory, and the word "lina," meaning to attain or acquire.
The exact origin of the name Jasleen is not well documented in historical records, but it is thought to have been in use for centuries in the Punjab region of India. The name gained popularity among the Punjabi community, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus, and has since spread to other parts of India and around the world.
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, there are references to names that bear resemblance to Jasleen, such as Yashodha, which means "giver of glory" in Sanskrit. However, there is no direct mention of the name Jasleen itself in these ancient writings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasleen can be found in the 16th century, when a Punjabi poet and warrior named Jasleen Singh lived during the reign of the Mughal Empire. He was known for his bravery and his contributions to Punjabi literature.
Another notable figure with the name Jasleen was Jasleen Kaur, a Sikh princess who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her involvement in political affairs during a turbulent period in Punjabi history.
In the 20th century, Jasleen Bhullar was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was born in 1935 and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms.
Jasleen Dhamija, born in 1960, is a celebrated Indian fashion designer known for her innovative and contemporary interpretations of traditional Indian textiles and designs.
Jasleen Kaur Gupta, born in 1980, is an Indian squash player who has represented India in numerous international tournaments and has won several national and international titles.
While the name Jasleen has its roots in Indian culture, it has gained popularity around the world, particularly in countries with significant Indian diaspora populations. However, its historical significance and meaning remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Punjab region and the Indian subcontinent.
People
Jasleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasleen 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
Jasleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,115 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasleen 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 162,059 US residents.
Is Jasleen a common name?
We classify Jasleen as "Rare". It ranks above 93.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasleen was 2008, when 165 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasleen is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jasleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasleen 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.