Find out how popular the first name Jazmyn has been for the last 44 years (from 1980 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jazmyn by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Jazmyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 76 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jazmyn.

The history of the first name Jazmyn

The name Jazmyn is a variant spelling of the name Jasmine, which is derived from the Persian word "yasmin" or "yasaman," meaning "gift from God." The name has its roots in ancient Persia, where jasmine flowers were highly prized for their beautiful fragrance and were associated with love, purity, and spiritual enlightenment.

The earliest recorded use of the name Jasmine dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in the works of Persian poets and writers. It later gained popularity in Europe during the Renaissance period, when the jasmine flower became a symbol of beauty and elegance.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jazmyn was Jazmyn of Acre, a 13th-century Christian mystic and religious writer from the city of Acre, in modern-day Israel. She is known for her writings on spiritual contemplation and her advocacy for the rights of women in the Church.

In the 16th century, Jazmyn Boleyn, a distant cousin of Anne Boleyn, the ill-fated second wife of King Henry VIII of England, was a prominent figure at the Tudor court. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon and later became a confidante of Anne Boleyn.

During the Elizabethan era, Jazmyn Wriothesley (1539-1590) was a notable English noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was a close friend of the poet Edmund Spenser and is believed to have been the inspiration for the character of Belphoebe in his epic poem "The Faerie Queene."

In the 18th century, Jazmyn Claiborne (1723-1808) was an influential American socialite and philanthropist from Virginia. She was known for her support of educational initiatives and her advocacy for the rights of women and enslaved people.

Another notable figure with the name Jazmyn was Jazmyn Delacroix (1845-1919), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement. Her works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life and nature, were exhibited at the famous Paris Salons and are now housed in museums around the world.

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