Jazzmyn
A feminine name inspired by the musical genre jazz.
Name Census estimates that about 1,130 living Americans carry the first name Jazzmyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazzmyn today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazzmyn births was 2001 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazzmyn. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 303,322 Americans
Peak year
2001
66 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,634
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Jazzmyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazzmyn 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 471 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
Jazzmyn 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 Jazzmyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazzmyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Jazzmyn, while Maryland, Ohio, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazzmyn
The name Jazzmyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the name Jasmine, which has origins tracing back to Persian and Arabic languages. The name Jasmine derives from the Persian word "yasamin," meaning jasmine flower. The jasmine flower has long been associated with beauty, fragrance, and purity in various cultures, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.
While the name Jasmine has a rich historical lineage, the spelling "Jazzmyn" is a more recent twist, possibly inspired by the musical genre of jazz. This variation likely emerged in the Western world, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a way to give the traditional name a modern and creative flair. The inclusion of the "zz" sound may have been an attempt to evoke a sense of rhythm and energy, tying it to the vibrant and improvised nature of jazz music.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jazzmyn can be found in the United States in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While not widely used, it began to appear sporadically as a unique and unconventional choice for baby names during this period.
Throughout history, there are a few notable figures who have carried the name Jazzmyn, although it remains relatively uncommon. One example is Jazzmyn Wawrick, an American actress and singer born in 1988, known for her roles in television shows like "Lincoln Heights" and "Reed Between the Lines."
Another notable Jazzmyn is Jazzmyn Foxx, an American adult film actress and model born in 1985. While her chosen profession may be controversial, she has gained recognition within the adult entertainment industry.
In the world of sports, there is Jazzmyn Gwathmey, an American former professional basketball player born in 1985. She played in the WNBA for teams like the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Indiana Fever.
On the literary front, Jazzmyn Arroyo is an American author and poet born in 1988, known for her work exploring themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
Lastly, Jazzmyn Colangelo is an American singer and songwriter born in 1997, who has gained a following on social media platforms for her original music and covers.
While the name Jazzmyn is a relatively modern creation, it carries a sense of creativity, individuality, and perhaps a touch of whimsy, drawing inspiration from both traditional floral names and the vibrant world of jazz music.
People
Jazzmyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazzmyn 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
Jazzmyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazzmyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazzmyn 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 303,322 US residents.
Is Jazzmyn a common name?
We classify Jazzmyn as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazzmyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazzmyn was 2001, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazzmyn is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazzmyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazzmyn 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.