Declining since 1993.
Popularity of Jazmen since 1982
Babies named Jazmen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 540 |
| 2000s | 352 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jazmen first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, emerging during a period of creative respellings of established names. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, but its trajectory has been falling since 1993. The name is a phonetic variant of Jasmine, which itself derives from the Persian 'yasamin' for the jasmine flower. Unlike the more standard spellings, Jazmen offers a distinctive modern twist. Despite its decline, it remains recognizable and has not been recorded in any top states as a regional favorite.
Jazmen is a modern English spelling variant of Jasmine, a name ultimately derived from the Persian word 'yasamin' referring to the climbing plant with fragrant flowers. The name Jasmine became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, and variant spellings like Jazmen emerged as creative respellings. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1982, a period when floral and invented names were increasingly fashionable.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaz, Jazzi, Menny
Sibling names for Jazmen
Names that share Jazmen's style, for a brother or sister.
