Yaslin
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful" or "gentle".
Name Census estimates that about 626 living Americans carry the first name Yaslin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yaslin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yaslin births was 2009 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yaslin. 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
626
~ 1 in 547,531 Americans
Peak year
2009
34 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,414
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Yaslin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yaslin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 247 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yaslin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaslin 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 Yaslin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yaslins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yaslin
The name Yaslin is thought to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "yasamin," which means "jasmine," a fragrant flowering plant native to the region.
In Persian culture, the jasmine flower has long been associated with beauty, purity, and grace, traits that may have influenced the choice of this name for children. The name Yaslin is a variation of the more common Persian name Yasamin or Yasmine, which has been used for centuries.
While there are no recorded instances of the specific name Yaslin appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's connection to the jasmine flower can be found in various literary works and poems from the Persian Golden Age, spanning the 9th to the 12th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yaslin was Yaslin al-Baghdadi, a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist who lived in the 10th century. Her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly prized during her lifetime and are still celebrated today.
Another notable figure was Yaslin Khwarezmi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were instrumental in the development of modern mathematics.
In the 13th century, Yaslin Shirazi was a renowned Persian poet and mystic whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Her poetry, known for its beauty and depth, has been celebrated for centuries and continues to inspire readers today.
During the 16th century, Yaslin Banu Begum was a powerful and influential figure in the Mughal Empire of South Asia. As the wife of Emperor Humayun, she played a crucial role in the governance and cultural development of the empire, and her legacy is still remembered in India and Pakistan.
More recently, in the 20th century, Yaslin Sohi was a prominent Pakistani activist and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to empowering women and addressing issues of gender inequality, making a lasting impact on the social and political landscape of her time.
While these are just a few examples, the name Yaslin has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and cultures.
People
Yaslin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yaslin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yaslin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yaslin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 626 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yaslin 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 547,531 US residents.
Is Yaslin a common name?
We classify Yaslin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 633 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yaslin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yaslin was 2009, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yaslin is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yaslin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yaslin 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.