Jazmen
A feminine name of Arabic origin associated with the jasmine flower.
Name Census estimates that about 1,048 living Americans carry the first name Jazmen. It is a predominantly female name (99.5% of registrations). The average person named Jazmen today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazmen births was 1994 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazmen. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 327,056 Americans
Peak year
1994
76 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1988 SSA rank
#7,809
Tracked since 1982
Gender
Gender distribution for Jazmen
Out of the 1,079 babies given the name Jazmen since 1880, 99.5% 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.
Jazmen as a male name
- Ranked #7,809 in 1988
- 5 male births in 1988
- Peak: 1988 (5 births)
Jazmen as a female name
- Ranked #16,972 in 2017
- 5 female births in 2017
- Peak: 1994 (76 births)
Popularity
Jazmen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazmen from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 540 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
Jazmen 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 Jazmen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazmens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, New York, Michigan recorded the most babies named Jazmen, while New Jersey, Arizona, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazmen
The name Jazmen is a modern variation of the Persian name Yasmin, which is derived from the Persian word "yasaman" meaning "jasmine flower." The jasmine flower has been cultivated in Persia (modern-day Iran) for thousands of years and is known for its delicate white flowers and sweet fragrance.
Yasmin was a common name among Persian women, particularly during the Islamic Golden Age (8th to 13th centuries). It is believed that the name gained popularity due to its association with beauty, grace, and purity, which are qualities often attributed to the jasmine flower.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jazmen can be traced back to the late 20th century in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is thought to be a modern adaptation of the Persian name Yasmin, possibly influenced by the French spelling "Jasmine."
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that specifically mention the name Jazmen, the jasmine flower itself has been referenced in various literary works throughout history, including in Persian poetry and in the Quran.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jazmen was Jazmen Randolph, an American actress born in 1987. She is known for her roles in television shows such as "The Game" and "Survivor's Remorse."
Another notable figure with the name Jazmen is Jazmen Greenwood, an American singer and songwriter born in 1991. She rose to fame as a member of the girl group RichGirl and later pursued a solo career.
Jazmen Fernandez, born in 1994, is a Mexican-American actress known for her role in the Netflix series "On My Block."
Jazmen Moore, born in 1990, is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump. She competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Jazmen Knudsen, born in 1996, is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the name Jazmen who have made their mark in various fields, including entertainment, sports, and the arts.
People
Jazmen + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jazmen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazmen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,048 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazmen 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 327,056 US residents.
Is Jazmen a common name?
We classify Jazmen as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,079 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazmen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazmen was 1994, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazmen is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazmen a female name?
Yes, 99.5% of people registered as Jazmen 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.