Yasmene
Feminine Arabic name meaning jasmine flower or fragrant.
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Yasmene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yasmene today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasmene births was 2000 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasmene. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yasmene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
2000
9 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2004 SSA rank
#16,040
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Yasmene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yasmene from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 34 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasmene 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 Yasmene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasmene
The name Yasmene is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Persian word "Yasmin" or "Yasaman," meaning "jasmine flower." The jasmine flower has been revered in the Middle East for its delicate beauty and intoxicating fragrance since ancient times.
In the Arabic language, the name Yasmene is typically spelled as "ياسمين" (Yasmin) or "ياسمينة" (Yasminah). The name gained popularity across the Islamic world during the medieval period, particularly in regions with strong Persian cultural influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yasmene can be found in Persian literature from the 11th century. The famous Persian poet Ferdowsi mentioned a character named Yasmin in his epic poem, the Shahnameh, which is considered a masterpiece of Persian literature.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Yasmene. One such figure was Yasmene al-Khatun (1202-1285), a powerful and influential princess during the Ayyubid dynasty in Syria and Egypt. She was known for her patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, and played a significant role in the political affairs of the region.
Another historical figure with the name Yasmene was Yasmene Fazlullahpur (1515-1580), a renowned Persian poet and calligrapher during the Safavid era. Her poetic works were celebrated for their profound themes and exquisite calligraphy.
In the realm of literature, Yasmene Taha (1913-2005) was an Egyptian novelist and short story writer, known for her insightful portrayals of Egyptian society and women's experiences. Her writings shed light on the complexities of modern Arab life and earned her critical acclaim.
Another notable figure was Yasmene Gholam (1923-2005), an Iranian artist and pioneer of modern Iranian painting. Her abstract and figurative works were influential in shaping the contemporary art scene in Iran, and she is regarded as one of the country's most significant artists.
Yasmene Lari (born 1941) is a renowned Pakistani architect and activist, known for her efforts in sustainable and eco-friendly architecture. She has been recognized internationally for her work in rebuilding earthquake-resilient shelters and promoting traditional construction techniques in Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Yasmene, a name that has been cherished for its beauty, fragrance, and cultural significance across the Middle East and beyond.
People
Yasmene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yasmene 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
Yasmene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasmene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasmene 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 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Yasmene a common name?
We classify Yasmene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yasmene most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasmene was 2000, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasmene is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yasmene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yasmene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yasmene 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.
Is Yasmene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yasmene in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yasmene can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Yasmene as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.