Declining since 2009, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Jasleen since 1984
Babies named Jasleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 283 |
| 2000s | 768 |
| 2010s | 866 |
| 2020s | 228 |
Meaning & origin
Jasleen first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984, reflecting the growing Punjabi diaspora. It reached its highest recorded rank in 2008, when it peaked as the 4,546th most popular name. Since 2009, its usage has been falling, though it remains a familiar choice in states with large Punjabi populations, notably California and New York. The name is a modern compound, formed from the Sanskrit element 'jas' (fame) and the Punjabi 'leen' (absorbed in), a construction typical of contemporary Punjabi naming patterns that prefix or suffix meaningful roots. Jasleen is almost exclusively used for girls, and its nickname Jas is widely shared across related names like Jaspreet and Jasmin.
Jasleen is a modern Punjabi coinage, combining the elements 'jas' (meaning fame or glory) from Sanskrit and 'leen' (absorbed in) from Punjabi. The name emerged as a contemporary compound, gaining popularity among Sikh and Punjabi families in the late 20th century, particularly among the diaspora in North America and the United Kingdom.
Where Jasleen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jas
Sibling names for Jasleen
Names that share Jasleen's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Manleen, Simran, Harleen, Gurleen, Aman, Asees, Avleen, Eknoor, Jasnoor, Manreet, Parneet, Ravneet, Sukhmani, Amanpreet, Harneet, Manmeet, Sahej
Brothers: Jaspreet, Gurpreet, Harpreet, Manpreet, Amrit, Amandeep, Gurbaaz, Mandeep, Jasdeep, Manjot, Manvir, Nirvair, Gagandeep, Gurjot, Navraj, Agamjot, Anhad, Arshdeep, Dilraj, Gurfateh, Gurtaj, Sukhman, Tegh
