Jasmen
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 599 living Americans carry the first name Jasmen. It is a predominantly female name (98.2% of registrations). The average person named Jasmen today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasmen births was 1993 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasmen. 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
599
~ 1 in 572,211 Americans
Peak year
1993
42 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1988 SSA rank
#6,778
Tracked since 1979
Census
Jasmen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 696 people with the first name Jasmen, which placed it at #16,263 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,263
National first-name rank
People counted
696
696 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
38.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jasmen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jasmen is Black at 38.6%. The next largest groups are White (26.1%) and Hispanic (25.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jasmen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jasmen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American38.6% · 269
- White26.1% · 182
- Hispanic or Latino25.7% · 179
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.0% · 35
- Two or more races4.5% · 31
Gender
Gender distribution for Jasmen
Jasmen leans heavily female at 98.2% of total registrations, but 11 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jasmen as a male name
- Ranked #6,778 in 1988
- 6 male births in 1988
- Peak: 1988 (6 births)
Jasmen as a female name
- Ranked #17,340 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 1993 (42 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jasmen leans strongly female. 666 people counted with this name were female (96.0%), compared with 28 male bearers (4.0%).
Popularity
Jasmen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasmen 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 274 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
Jasmen 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 Jasmen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jasmens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Jasmen, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasmen
The name Jasmen is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "yasmin," meaning "jasmine flower." This delicate and fragrant blossom has long been revered in Persian culture, often associated with beauty, purity, and grace.
The earliest known use of the name Jasmen can be traced back to ancient Persia, where it was likely bestowed upon individuals as a symbol of their gentle nature or as a reflection of their physical beauty. As the Persian Empire expanded its influence across the Middle East and parts of Europe, the name traveled with merchants and travelers, gaining popularity in various regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasmen can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Hafez, who lived in the 14th century. In his poetic verses, Hafez often used the jasmine flower as a metaphor for the divine beauty and spiritual enlightenment he sought, suggesting that the name may have held spiritual significance during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jasmen. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jasmen al-Bukhari, a 10th-century Persian scholar and author who made significant contributions to the field of hadith literature, a collection of the teachings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Another prominent figure was Jasmen Banu Begum, a 16th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of the powerful Mughal Emperor Akbar. Known for her intelligence and literary talents, she played an influential role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Mughal court during her lifetime.
In the realm of arts and literature, Jasmen Fadil was a celebrated 19th-century Egyptian poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary, earned her widespread acclaim and recognition in the Arabic literary world.
Moving to more recent times, Jasmen Townsend was an American jazz singer and pianist who gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. Her unique vocal style and interpretations of jazz standards contributed to the vibrant music scene of that era.
Lastly, Jasmen Gonzalez was a Mexican-American civil rights activist and educator who dedicated her life to advocating for educational opportunities and social justice for the Hispanic community in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of the numerous individuals who have carried the name Jasmen throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and cultures, further enriching the cultural significance and legacy of this ancient and poetic name.
People
Jasmen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasmen 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
Jasmen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasmen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 599 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasmen 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 572,211 US residents.
Is Jasmen a common name?
We classify Jasmen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 618 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasmen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasmen was 1993, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasmen is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jasmen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 696 people with the name Jasmen, or 0.23 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,263 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jasmen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jasmen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jasmen leans strongly female. 666 people counted with this name were female (96.0%), compared with 28 male bearers (4.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jasmen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jasmen is Black at 38.6%. The next largest groups are White (26.1%) and Hispanic (25.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jasmen most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jasmen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.6% (269 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jasmen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasmen a female name?
Yes, 98.2% of people registered as Jasmen 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.
Is Jasmen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasmen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jasmen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have the name Jasmen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.