Jassmin
A Persian name meaning the flower "jasmine".
Name Census estimates that about 292 living Americans carry the first name Jassmin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jassmin today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jassmin births was 2001 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jassmin. 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
292
~ 1 in 1,173,816 Americans
Peak year
2001
20 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2013 SSA rank
#17,717
Tracked since 1985
Census
Jassmin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 262 people with the first name Jassmin, which placed it at #32,242 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
#32,242
National first-name rank
People counted
262
262 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
69.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jassmin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jassmin is Hispanic at 69.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.8%) and White (7.6%). 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 Jassmin 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 Jassmin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino69.1% · 181
- Black or African American16.8% · 44
- White7.6% · 20
- Two or more races3.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 8
Popularity
Jassmin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jassmin from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 136 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
Jassmin 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 Jassmin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jassmins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jassmin
The name Jassmin originates from the Persian language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "yasamin," which means "jasmine flower." The jasmine flower is a symbol of beauty, purity, and fragrance in Persian culture, and it is believed that the name was inspired by these qualities.
In the early days, the name was primarily used in Persia, which is now known as Iran. As the Persian culture spread across the Middle East and Central Asia, the name gained popularity in these regions as well. It was particularly common among Muslim communities, who appreciated the name's connection to the jasmine flower, which is mentioned in the Quran.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jassmin can be found in the Persian poet Hafez's (1315-1390) works, where he mentions a woman named Jassmin in his poems. Another notable historical figure with this name was Jassmin Bey (1680-1742), a Turkish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in Istanbul.
In the 19th century, the name Jassmin made its way to Europe and became popular among the upper classes, particularly in France and England. One of the most famous bearers of the name during this time was Jassmin Blanche Wyndham (1859-1939), an English author and socialite who wrote several books on etiquette and high society.
As the world became more interconnected, the name Jassmin gained popularity in other parts of the world as well. In India, for example, the name is often spelled as "Jasmine" and is associated with the jasmine flower, which is widely used in religious ceremonies and festivals. One of the most notable Indian women with this name was Jasmine Samiya (1919-2005), a renowned classical dancer and choreographer.
Another famous bearer of the name Jassmin was Jassmin Gaye (1939-2003), the daughter of the legendary American singer Marvin Gaye. She was a musician and activist who worked to promote her father's legacy and raise awareness about social issues.
Throughout history, the name Jassmin has been associated with beauty, elegance, and grace, thanks to its connection to the jasmine flower. It has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be a popular choice for parents around the world.
People
Jassmin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jassmin 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
Jassmin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jassmin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 292 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jassmin 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 1,173,816 US residents.
Is Jassmin a common name?
We classify Jassmin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 299 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jassmin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jassmin was 2001, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jassmin is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jassmin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 262 people with the name Jassmin, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,242 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 Jassmin 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 Jassmin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jassmin appears almost entirely female. Of the 263 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Jassmin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jassmin is Hispanic at 69.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.8%) and White (7.6%). 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 Jassmin most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Jassmin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.1% (181 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 Jassmin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jassmin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jassmin 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 Jassmin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jassmin 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 Jassmin 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 are named Jassmin?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jassmin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.