Jasmeet
A derived form of the Sanskrit name Yashmeet, meaning "adorned with jasmine flowers".
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Jasmeet. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Jasmeet today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasmeet births was 1996 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasmeet. 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
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
1996
17 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,114
Tracked since 1988
Gender
Gender distribution for Jasmeet
Jasmeet is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 271 total registrations, 64 (23.6%) were male and 207 (76.4%) were female.
Jasmeet as a male name
- Ranked #13,114 in 2010
- 5 male births in 2010
- Peak: 1999 (9 births)
Jasmeet as a female name
- Ranked #16,154 in 2020
- 5 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2005 (17 births)
Popularity
Jasmeet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasmeet from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 96 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasmeet 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 Jasmeet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasmeets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasmeet
Jasmeet is a gender-neutral name of Indian origin, primarily used in the Sikh community. It is a compound name derived from the Persian word "Jasmine" and the Sanskrit word "Mitra," meaning "friend."
The name Jasmeet gained popularity during the Mughal era in the Indian subcontinent, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. The Mughals, who were of Turkic-Mongol descent, brought with them Persian cultural influences, including the love for jasmine flowers and their fragrance.
Jasmine, or "Yasmin" in Persian, is a highly revered flower in Islamic culture and is mentioned in the Quran. The combination of "Jasmine" with the Sanskrit word "Mitra" reflects the syncretic cultural exchange that occurred during the Mughal period in India.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jasmeet can be found in the Sikh scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, which was compiled in the 16th century. The name is mentioned in the context of spiritual friendship and devotion to the divine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jasmeet. One of the most prominent was Jasmeet Singh Sidhu (1935-2022), an Indian journalist and author known for his work on Sikh history and culture.
Another notable Jasmeet was Jasmeet Singh Oberoi (1912-1994), an Indian hotelier and the founder of the Oberoi Group of hotels. He played a significant role in establishing India's hospitality industry on a global scale.
In the realm of sports, Jasmeet Singh Mundra (born 1986) is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Delhi and represented India in the Under-19 World Cup.
Jasmeet Kaur Nayyar (born 1982) is a Canadian actress and model of Indian descent, best known for her roles in television series like "The Hero Talkies" and "Basmati Blues."
Lastly, Jasmeet Sahi (born 1969) is an Indian-American writer and filmmaker, known for her work in exploring themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience.
People
Jasmeet + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jasmeet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasmeet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasmeet 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 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Jasmeet a common name?
We classify Jasmeet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 271 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasmeet most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasmeet was 1996, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasmeet is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jasmeet a female name?
Yes, 76.4% of people registered as Jasmeet 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.