Yasamin
A Persian feminine name meaning "eternal beauty and life".
Name Census estimates that about 204 living Americans carry the first name Yasamin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yasamin today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasamin births was 1990 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasamin. 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
204
~ 1 in 1,680,168 Americans
Peak year
1990
15 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2020 SSA rank
#15,007
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Yasamin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yasamin from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 84 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
Yasamin 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 Yasamin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yasamins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasamin
The name Yasamin has its origins in the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia (present-day Iran) and the wider Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Persian word "yasaman," which refers to a fragrant flowering plant commonly known as jasmine.
In Persian culture, the name Yasamin has long been associated with beauty, grace, and elegance, reflecting the delicate nature of the jasmine flower. It has been a popular name choice for centuries, often bestowed upon girls with the hope that they will embody the virtues symbolized by the name.
Historically, the name Yasamin can be found in various Persian literary works, including poetry and prose, where it has been used to describe the beauty and fragrance of beloved women. In Persian mythology, the jasmine flower is also associated with the goddess of love and beauty, further cementing the name's connection to these qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yasamin dates back to the 10th century, when a Persian princess named Yasamin lived during the Samanid dynasty. Her story is depicted in the famous Persian epic, "Haft Paykar" (Seven Portraits), written by the renowned poet Nizami Ganjavi.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yasamin, including:
1. Yasamin Mir Hosseini (born 1988), an Iranian actress known for her roles in films such as "Pardeh" and "Zire Darakhatan Zeyton."
2. Yasamin Ratansi (born 1951), a Canadian politician of Iranian descent who served as a Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2011.
3. Yasamin Vossoughian (born 1979), an Iranian-American journalist and news anchor for MSNBC.
4. Yasamin Qadri (born 1981), an Afghan singer and songwriter who has gained popularity for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
5. Yasamin Zadeh (born 1989), an Iranian-American chess player and Woman Grandmaster, known for her achievements in international chess competitions.
While the name Yasamin has its roots in Persian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among communities with Middle Eastern or South Asian connections. The name's enduring appeal lies in its beautiful meaning and the timeless symbolism associated with the jasmine flower.
People
Yasamin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yasamin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasamin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 204 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasamin 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 1,680,168 US residents.
Is Yasamin a common name?
We classify Yasamin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yasamin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasamin was 1990, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasamin is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yasamin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yasamin 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.