Jasmine Girl

Popularity: #198 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAZ-min //ˈdʒæz.mɪn//

Origin: Persian; Arabic

Meaning: Persian: flower; Arabic: gift from God

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jasmine derives from the Persian word "yasamin," which refers to the jasmine flower, known for its fragrant blossoms. This term made its way into Arabic as "yāsamīn" and subsequently entered Old French as "jasmin" in the 16th century.

The name was adopted into English during the late 16th century, reflecting the influence of botanical terminology and floral symbolism in naming practices. The jasmine flower has been celebrated in various cultures for its beauty and scent, which contributed to the name's appeal.

Historically, jasmine has been associated with various cultural and religious significances. In ancient Persia, the flower was often linked to love and beauty, and it appeared in poetry and art.

The name Jasmine gained further prominence through literature and the arts, particularly during the Renaissance, when floral names became fashionable. The name is also found in the context of the Islamic tradition, where jasmine is mentioned in poetry and is associated with paradise and divine beauty.

In the context of Western literature, the name Jasmine appears in works such as "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," part of the collection "One Thousand and One Nights," which was translated into French in the 18th century and later into English. This association with enchanting tales further solidified the name's romantic and exotic connotations.

Additionally, the name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing grace and elegance, which has contributed to its lasting resonance in naming traditions.

Famous people named Jasmine

In this section, you will find notable people named Jasmine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jasmine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jasmine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jasmine Tookes is a model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and being a brand ambassador for several fashion labels.

Jasmine Guy is an actress, dancer, and singer best known for her role in A Different World, Harlem Nights, and as a director and choreographer.

Jasmine Cephas Jones is an actress and singer best known for her roles in Hamilton, Blindspotting, and the television series #FreeRayshawn.

Jasmine Tridevil is a television personality best known for her appearances on reality TV and her unique three-breasted publicity stunt.

Fictional characters named Jasmine

The following list of fictional characters named Jasmine is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

You may also submit corrections, which we will review and update as quickly as possible.

Jasmine is a fictional character from the animated film Aladdin. She is the strong-willed princess of Agrabah who seeks freedom and true love beyond her royal confines.

Jasmine is a fictional character from the Broadway musical Aladdin. She is portrayed as a determined and independent young woman who challenges societal norms to find her own path.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jasmine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LilyRoseIvyDaisyVioletPoppy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jasmine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JadeAmberSaffronClementineMarigoldZinniaIrisAzaleaLilacPetunia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jasmine was first seen in the United States in 1906.

Jasmine has ranked as high as #58 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jasmine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jasmine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jasmine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jasmine.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,481 0 1,481
2024 1,530 0 1,530
2023 1,596 0 1,596
2022 1,685 0 1,685
2021 1,724 0 1,724
2020 1,936 0 1,936
2019 2,110 0 2,110
2018 2,142 0 2,142
2017 2,274 0 2,274
2016 2,665 8 2,657
2015 2,813 0 2,813
2014 3,045 0 3,045
2013 3,071 5 3,066
2012 3,394 0 3,394
2011 3,716 6 3,710
2010 4,188 6 4,182
2009 4,896 10 4,886
2008 5,548 12 5,536
2007 6,798 17 6,781
2006 7,535 14 7,521
2005 7,892 19 7,873
2004 8,533 41 8,492
2003 8,084 19 8,065
2002 8,900 31 8,869
2001 8,974 16 8,958
2000 9,123 24 9,099
1999 9,371 20 9,351
1998 9,515 27 9,488
1997 9,702 22 9,680
1996 9,743 36 9,707
1995 10,313 34 10,279
1994 11,762 48 11,714
1993 12,111 48 12,063
1992 10,518 39 10,479
1991 11,578 54 11,524
1990 11,135 98 11,037
1989 9,700 151 9,549
1988 6,540 94 6,446
1987 3,788 65 3,723
1986 3,044 51 2,993
1985 2,750 42 2,708
1984 1,959 30 1,929
1983 1,589 22 1,567
1982 1,465 17 1,448
1981 1,441 39 1,402
1980 1,206 19 1,187
1979 1,056 17 1,039
1978 816 19 797
1977 736 15 721
1976 533 8 525
1975 395 13 382
1974 289 7 282
1973 149 0 149
1972 90 0 90
1971 84 0 84
1970 64 0 64
1969 54 0 54
1968 45 0 45
1967 25 0 25
1966 39 0 39
1965 31 0 31
1964 27 0 27
1963 32 0 32
1962 26 0 26
1961 34 0 34
1960 33 0 33
1959 36 0 36
1958 27 0 27
1957 50 0 50
1956 45 0 45
1955 37 0 37
1954 34 0 34
1953 29 0 29
1952 21 0 21
1951 24 0 24
1950 24 0 24
1948 6 0 6
1945 5 0 5
1937 8 0 8
1933 8 0 8
1930 5 0 5
1929 6 0 6
1927 13 0 13
1925 14 0 14
1922 7 0 7
1920 6 0 6
1918 8 0 8
1917 9 0 9
1916 6 0 6
1915 8 0 8
1912 7 0 7
1906 5 0 5

Top States for Jasmine (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 261
17%
TX 190
13%
FL 143
10%
NY 79
5%
NC 48
3%
IL 45
3%
OH 44
3%
GA 44
3%
VA 40
3%
AZ 40
3%
NJ 36
2%
TN 35
2%
MO 34
2%
WA 32
2%
PA 32
2%
MD 29
2%
NV 28
2%
IN 27
2%
MI 24
2%
WI 21
1%
KY 21
1%
CO 20
1%
OK 19
1%
OR 19
1%
MA 18
1%
SC 17
1%
MN 17
1%
CT 16
1%
LA 16
1%
AL 14
1%
KS 13
1%
AR 12
1%
HI 11
1%
NE 9
1%
IA 9
1%
MS 7
0%
UT 7
0%
MT 6
0%
NH 6
0%
NM 6
0%
ID 5
0%