Yasemin
A feminine Turkish name meaning "jasmine flower".
Name Census estimates that about 434 living Americans carry the first name Yasemin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yasemin today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasemin births was 1999 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasemin. 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
434
~ 1 in 789,757 Americans
Peak year
1999
25 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,543
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Yasemin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yasemin from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 146 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
Yasemin 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 Yasemin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yasemins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasemin
Yasemin is a Turkish given name derived from the Persian word "yasaman," which means "jasmine flower." It is believed to have originated in the 13th century during the Ottoman Empire's reign, when Persian culture heavily influenced Turkish art, literature, and language.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yasemin can be traced back to the 16th century Ottoman Empire, where it was used as a symbolic representation of beauty and grace, much like the delicate jasmine flower. In Ottoman poetry and literature, the name Yasemin was often associated with female protagonists, further solidifying its connection to femininity and elegance.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Yasemin was Yasemin Sultan (1577-1605), a Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Murad III. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various charitable endeavors during her lifetime.
Another historical figure with the name Yasemin was Yasemin Kadın (1768-1817), a prominent Ottoman concubine and the mother of Sultan Mahmud II. She played a significant role in the Ottoman court and was known for her influence on political affairs during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
In the realm of Ottoman literature, the name Yasemin was immortalized by the 16th-century poet Fuzûlî, who dedicated several works to a woman named Yasemin, believed to be his muse and inspiration. His poems and prose often featured the jasmine flower as a symbol of love and beauty, further cementing the name's association with these qualities.
Moving into the 20th century, one notable figure bearing the name Yasemin was Yasemin Mumcu (1959-1993), a Turkish journalist and human rights activist. She was assassinated in 1993 for her outspoken criticism of the Turkish government's policies toward Kurdish minorities, and her legacy remains an inspiration for journalists and activists fighting for freedom of expression.
Another prominent figure with the name Yasemin was Yasemin Yanar (1966-2011), a Turkish academic and activist who dedicated her life to fighting for gender equality and women's rights in Turkey. She was a vocal advocate against honor killings and played a crucial role in raising awareness about violence against women in her country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Yasemin throughout history, illustrating its deep roots in Turkish and Persian culture and its association with beauty, grace, and strength.
People
Yasemin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yasemin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasemin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 434 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasemin 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 789,757 US residents.
Is Yasemin a common name?
We classify Yasemin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 447 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yasemin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasemin was 1999, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasemin is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yasemin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yasemin 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.