Jaymin
A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".
Name Census estimates that about 586 living Americans carry the first name Jaymin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaymin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaymin births was 2008 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaymin. 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
586
~ 1 in 584,905 Americans
Peak year
2008
31 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,987
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jaymin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaymin 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 247 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
Jaymin 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 Jaymin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaymins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Washington, New York recorded the most babies named Jaymin, while New York, Washington, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaymin
The name Jaymin is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "jaya," meaning victory or triumph, and "min," which means to sustain or maintain. Consequently, the name Jaymin can be interpreted as "one who sustains victory" or "victorious."
The earliest recorded use of the name Jaymin can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Upanishads, which date back to the 1st millennium BCE. In these sacred texts, the name is often associated with characters or individuals who embodied qualities such as strength, courage, and perseverance.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Jaymin was a renowned Indian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. Jaymin is credited with founding the Jain philosophical system, which emphasizes non-violence, truthfulness, and detachment from worldly possessions. His teachings and writings, known as the Jain Agamas, have had a profound impact on Indian philosophy and culture.
In the 12th century CE, Jaymin was the name of a prominent Hindu saint and mystic from the Nath Sampradaya tradition. He is revered for his spiritual wisdom and is believed to have composed several devotional poems and hymns dedicated to the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati.
During the medieval period, the name Jaymin was also borne by several notable kings and rulers in various parts of India. One such ruler was Jaymin Shah, who reigned over the Rajput kingdom of Mewar in the 16th century CE. He is remembered for his military prowess and successful defense of his kingdom against the Mughal Empire.
Another historical figure named Jaymin was a 17th-century Marathi poet and scholar from the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. He is renowned for his contributions to the Marathi literary tradition and his poetic works, which often celebrated the virtues of bravery, honor, and devotion.
In more recent times, the name Jaymin has been carried by several notable individuals, including Jaymin Patel, an Indian-American entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded the successful software company Workday in 2005. Additionally, Jaymin Bhandari is a contemporary Indian author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, spirituality, and modern urban life.
People
Jaymin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaymin 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
Jaymin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaymin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 586 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaymin 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 584,905 US residents.
Is Jaymin a common name?
We classify Jaymin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 594 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaymin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaymin was 2008, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaymin is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaymin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaymin in the SSA data are male. 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.