Jazmon
A unique feminine name derived from the flower jasmine.
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Jazmon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Jazmon today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazmon births was 1990 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazmon. 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
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
1990
25 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,369
Tracked since 1983
Census
Jazmon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 235 people with the first name Jazmon, which placed it at #34,648 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
#34,648
National first-name rank
People counted
235
235 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
69.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jazmon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jazmon is Black at 69.4%. The next largest groups are White (16.6%) and Two or More Races (9.8%). 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 Jazmon 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 Jazmon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American69.4% · 163
- White16.6% · 39
- Two or more races9.8% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 10
Gender
Gender distribution for Jazmon
Jazmon leans heavily female at 86.2% of total registrations, but 36 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jazmon as a male name
- Ranked #9,369 in 1993
- 5 male births in 1993
- Peak: 1990 (8 births)
Jazmon as a female name
- Ranked #14,554 in 2007
- 7 female births in 2007
- Peak: 1994 (21 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jazmon on both sides of the split. Of the 239 people counted with this name, 50 were male (20.9%) and 189 were female (79.1%).
Popularity
Jazmon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazmon from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 148 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Jazmon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazmon 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 Jazmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazmons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazmon
The name Jazmon is a relatively modern name, with its origins tracing back to the late 20th century. It is believed to have been derived from a combination of the names Jasmine and Monique, both of which have roots in Persian and Greek respectively.
While the exact origins of the name Jazmon are unclear, it is thought to have emerged as a creative blend of the two existing names, possibly inspired by the growing trend of creating unique and individualized names during that time period. The name Jazmon does not appear to have any specific cultural or linguistic roots, but rather represents a fusion of different naming traditions.
There are no known historical references or recorded appearances of the name Jazmon in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the late 20th century. This suggests that the name is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the latter half of the 20th century.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Jazmon, there are a few examples throughout history, although the name remains relatively uncommon. One of the earliest recorded instances is Jazmon Graves, an American basketball player born in 1982, who played professionally in various leagues around the world.
Another individual with the name Jazmon is Jazmon Ellerbee, an American singer and songwriter born in 1989, known for her work in the R&B and soul genres. Additionally, there is Jazmon Gwathmey, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985, who founded her own clothing line.
In the realm of literature, there is Jazmon Rutledge, an American author born in 1978, who has published several novels and short stories. Lastly, Jazmon Wilburn, an American artist and illustrator born in 1991, has gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive artwork.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jazmon throughout history, showcasing its emergence and use in various fields and disciplines. However, due to its relatively recent origins, the name remains relatively uncommon in most parts of the world.
People
Jazmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazmon 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
Jazmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazmon 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 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Jazmon a common name?
We classify Jazmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 261 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazmon was 1990, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazmon is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jazmon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 235 people with the name Jazmon, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,648 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 Jazmon 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 Jazmon?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jazmon on both sides of the split. Of the 239 people counted with this name, 50 were male (20.9%) and 189 were female (79.1%). 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 Jazmon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jazmon is Black at 69.4%. The next largest groups are White (16.6%) and Two or More Races (9.8%). 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 Jazmon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jazmon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.4% (163 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 Jazmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jazmon a female name?
Yes, 86.2% of people registered as Jazmon 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 Jazmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jazmon 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 Jazmon 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 called Jazmon?
You can see how many Americans are named Jazmon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.