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Yasmin Girl

Popularity: #664 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationYAZ-min / /ˈjæz.mɪn/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: jasmine flower; Persian: gift from God

Historical & Cultural Background

Yasmin is derived from the Arabic word for jasmine, a flower often associated with beauty and fragrance. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Middle Eastern and Persian-speaking regions. It has also gained popularity in Western countries, especially since the late 20th century. The name is often associated with femininity and grace.

Trend Summary

Yasmin has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Yasmeen
  • Yasmina

International Variants

  • Jasmin (German)
  • Jasmina (Slavic)
  • Yasmina (Arabic)

Famous people named Yasmin

Yasmin Le Bon is a British model known for her work in the fashion industry since the 1980s.

Yasmin Ahmad was a Malaysian filmmaker celebrated for her contributions to cinema.

Yasmin Abed is a prominent activist advocating for women's rights in the Middle East.

Yasmin Vossoughian is an American journalist and television host known for her work on MSNBC.

Fictional characters named Yasmin

Yasmin is a character in the Bratz franchise, known for her fashionable style and strong personality.

Yasmin is a character in the animated series 'The Secret Life of Pets', where she is portrayed as a playful pet.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yasmin was first seen in the United States in 1949. Yasmin has ranked as high as #597 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Yasmin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yasmin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 34
15%
CA 28
12%
FL 28
12%
NY 21
9%
IL 16
7%
VA 14
6%
MA 13
6%
OH 12
5%
GA 12
5%
MN 11
5%
NC 9
4%
PA 9
4%
AZ 8
3%
WA 7
3%
CO 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19495
19506
195113
195217
195319
195444
195553
195644
195726
195844
195932
196048
196139
196226
196331
196429
196521
196627
196733
196830
196936
197049
197158
197233
197382
1974102
197598
197692
1977151
1978143
1979123
1980128
1981145
1982144
1983139
1984143
1985186
1986198
1987260
1988215
1989286
1990319
1991391
1992372
1993472
1994462
1995487
1996572
1997604
1998597
1999655
2000668
2001753
2002844
2003873
2004950
2005963
20061,018
2007906
2008807
2009644
2010503
2011429
2012378
2013329
2014302
2015292
2016293
2017251
2018252
2019279
2020260
2021244
2022304
2023311
2024289