Jasmine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jasmine originates from the Persian word 'yasamin', meaning 'flower'. It has evolved through various languages and retains its floral significance. The name is associated with beauty and femininity, and it gained popularity in the 19th century. There are various variants of the name, and it is currently well-regarded due to cultural references.
The name Jasmine is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Jasmine has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Jasmine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4186th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1487th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4722nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18598th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4218th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5956th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2189th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 541st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 45th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 27th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 130th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jasmine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jasmine"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Jasmine is derived from the Persian word 'yasamin', which refers to the jasmine flower. The name has been adopted into various languages and cultures, retaining its floral connotation.
Meaning
flower
Language Evolution
yasamin (Persian), jasmin (French), jasmyn (English)
Historical Usage
The name Jasmine gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly after the flower became fashionable in gardens and as a symbol of beauty.
Variants & Derivatives
Jasmin, Jazmin, Yasmin, Jazmine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jasmine is perceived as a beautiful and exotic name, often associated with femininity and grace. It has maintained popularity due to cultural references, including the Disney character Princess Jasmine.
Famous People
Jasmine Tookes (model), Jasmine V (singer), Jasmine Guy (actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jasmine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jasmine"
"Jasmine" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4186th of 10718 | 98 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1487th of 16616 | 868 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4722nd of 24088 | 284 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18598th of 23106 | 13 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4218th of 9107 | 83 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5956th of 9204 | 32 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2189th of 12526 | 485 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 541st of 19264 | 5,515 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 45th of 27321 | 108,566 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 27th of 35406 | 115,876 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 130th of 30306 | 26,556 |
Regional Popularity of "Jasmine" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
61.74% 2763rd/4475 |
21.29% 1106th/5194 |
26.06% 1646th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
49.04% 3586th/7313 |
44.45% 3317th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jasmine" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
50.41% 1225th/2430 |
- |
46.63% 1294th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.92% 585th/2937 |
11.48% 400th/3483 |
21.49% 756th/3518 |
10.63% 430th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
1.68% 62nd/3685 |
1.41% 63rd/4475 |
0.67% 35th/5194 |
0.74% 47th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.07% 49th/4582 |
1.07% 55th/5164 |
0.34% 25th/7313 |
0.25% 19th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.97% 198th/3984 |
3.43% 154th/4487 |
1.92% 131st/6822 |
1.59% 100th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jasmine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jasmine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.