Yasmen
Of Arabic origin, meaning "jasmine flower" or "flower that blossoms".
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the first name Yasmen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yasmen today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasmen births was 1994 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasmen. 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
218
~ 1 in 1,572,268 Americans
Peak year
1994
18 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,489
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Yasmen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yasmen from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 114 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
Yasmen 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 Yasmen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yasmens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasmen
The name Yasmen originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the word "Yasmin," which means "jasmine flower." The jasmine flower holds significant cultural and symbolic importance in various regions of the Middle East and Asia, and the name reflects its beauty and fragrance.
The earliest known use of the name Yasmen can be traced back to the 9th century in Persia, where it was often given to girls born during the jasmine flowering season. The name gained popularity across the Persian Empire and eventually spread to other regions, including the Arab world and parts of Central Asia.
In Islamic tradition, the name Yasmen is considered to be a beautiful and auspicious name, and it is mentioned in several literary works and poetry from the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Rumi, who lived in the 13th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yasmen. One of the most famous is Yasmen Khayati (1920-2002), an Egyptian actress and singer who was widely regarded as a cultural icon in the Arab world. Another prominent figure is Yasmen Samadhi (1924-2018), a Pakistani classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in promoting and preserving traditional dance forms in her country.
Yasmen Menal (1869-1942) was a Syrian poet and activist who fought for women's rights and education during the late Ottoman period. Her works and advocacy played a crucial role in shaping the feminist movement in the region.
In the field of literature, Yasmen Cemiloglu (1946-2018) was a Turkish novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, gender, and social issues. Her novels earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Yasmen Al-Shamari (1976-2008) was an Iraqi journalist and human rights activist who risked her life to document the atrocities committed during the Iraq War. She was tragically killed in 2008 while reporting from Baghdad, and her courage and dedication to truth have been widely recognized and honored.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Yasmen throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultures and societies around the world.
People
Yasmen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yasmen 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
Yasmen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasmen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 218 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasmen 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 1,572,268 US residents.
Is Yasmen a common name?
We classify Yasmen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 224 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yasmen most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasmen was 1994, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasmen is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yasmen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yasmen 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.