Jasmaine
A feminine name of French origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 794 living Americans carry the first name Jasmaine. It is a predominantly female name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Jasmaine today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasmaine births was 1991 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasmaine. 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
794
~ 1 in 431,681 Americans
Peak year
1991
68 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1988 SSA rank
#6,777
Tracked since 1979
Gender
Gender distribution for Jasmaine
Out of the 824 babies given the name Jasmaine since 1880, 99.3% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Jasmaine as a male name
- Ranked #6,777 in 1988
- 6 male births in 1988
- Peak: 1988 (6 births)
Jasmaine as a female name
- Ranked #15,801 in 2010
- 6 female births in 2010
- Peak: 1991 (68 births)
Popularity
Jasmaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasmaine from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 444 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasmaine 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 Jasmaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasmaines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, New York, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Jasmaine, while Illinois, Alabama, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasmaine
The name Jasmaine is a variation of the feminine name Jasmine, which has its origins in the Persian language. Jasmine is derived from the Persian word "yasamin," which refers to the jasmine flower. The jasmine plant is native to parts of Asia and has been cultivated for centuries for its fragrant white flowers.
Jasmine was likely first used as a given name in the Middle East and surrounding regions. The name's association with the jasmine flower and its sweet aroma made it a popular choice for girls in various cultures. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the world, with variations emerging in different languages and cultures.
Jasmaine is one such variation, believed to have originated in the English-speaking world. While the exact origin of this particular spelling is unclear, it may have been influenced by other names or cultural adaptations. The earliest recorded instances of the name Jasmaine are difficult to pinpoint, but it likely gained popularity in more recent centuries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jasmine or its variations. One of the earliest examples is Jasmine, the daughter of the 13th-century Mongol ruler Hulagu Khan. Another notable figure is Jasmine Trinca, an Italian actress born in 1981, who has starred in several acclaimed films.
In literature, the name Jasmine is associated with the character of Jasmine in the famous Arabian Nights folktales. This fictional princess became a beloved figure in many adaptations and interpretations of the stories.
Other notable individuals named Jasmine or variations thereof include Jasmine Guy, an American actress and dancer born in 1962, known for her roles in TV shows like "A Different World" and "Vampire in Brooklyn." Jasmine Rae, born in 1991, is a British singer-songwriter who has released several successful albums.
Jasmaine Maestas, born in 1982, is an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games. Jasmaine Muasya is a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the Honolulu Marathon in 2019.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jasmaine and its variations have been borne by many individuals throughout history, each with their own unique stories and accomplishments.
People
Jasmaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasmaine 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
Jasmaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasmaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 794 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasmaine 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 431,681 US residents.
Is Jasmaine a common name?
We classify Jasmaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 824 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasmaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasmaine was 1991, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasmaine is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jasmaine a female name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Jasmaine 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.