Yazmin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yazmin is a name of Persian origin that means 'jasmine'. It evolved from Yasamin to Yasmin and finally to Yazmin, reflecting a linguistic progression. The name is associated with beauty and purity, has no biblical relevance, and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants include Yasmin and Jasmine, and it is currently viewed as an elegant and exotic name, with notable bearers contributing to its modern image.
The name Yazmin is most popular in Arizona, 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yazmin has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yazmin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22197th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4624th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1374th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 763rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1526th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yazmin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yazmin"
Pronunciation
/jæzˈmɪn/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
Yazmin is derived from the Persian word 'yasamin', which means 'jasmine'. The name is often associated with the fragrant flower, symbolizing beauty and purity.
Meaning
jasmine
Language Evolution
Yasamin, Yasmin, Yazmin
Historical Usage
The name Yazmin gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Western countries, as a variation of Yasmin, which has been known since the 1970s.
Variants & Derivatives
Yasmin, Yasemin, Jasmine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Yazmin is perceived as a modern and exotic name, often associated with elegance and beauty.
Famous People
Yazmin Oukhellou, a television personality, Yazmin Ziegler, a social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yazmin"
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 "Yazmin"
"Yazmin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22197th of 24088 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4624th of 19264 | 194 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1374th of 27321 | 1,748 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 763rd of 35406 | 5,539 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1526th of 30306 | 1,730 |
Regional Popularity of "Yazmin" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yazmin" by Generation for Female 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) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
69.28% 2413th/3483 |
69.41% 2442nd/3518 |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
47.82% 1762nd/3685 |
34.61% 1549th/4475 |
23.64% 1228th/5194 |
13.08% 826th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.39% 980th/4582 |
23.80% 1229th/5164 |
9.94% 727th/7313 |
7.96% 594th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
49.17% 1959th/3984 |
60.51% 2715th/4487 |
20.95% 1429th/6822 |
18.56% 1165th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yazmin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yazmin" 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.