Declining since 2005, #710 for girls today.
Popularity of Jazmin since 1962
Babies named Jazmin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 352 |
| 1980s | 3,038 |
| 1990s | 13,322 |
| 2000s | 17,200 |
| 2010s | 7,910 |
| 2020s | 2,581 |
Meaning & origin
The name Jazmin first entered U.S. records in 1962, a relatively late appearance reflecting its status as a modern variant of the longer-established Jasmine. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when it ranked among the top choices for girls. Since 2005, however, its usage has been falling, mirroring the broader decline of many floral and -min ending names. The variant Jazmin remains most common in New Mexico, Connecticut, and Maryland, showing regional preferences for this streamlined spelling. Though less common than the standard Jasmine, Jazmin offers a distinctive yet familiar alternative, appealing to parents seeking a name with natural beauty and a contemporary twist.
Jazmin is a modern English variant spelling of Jasmine, which derives from the Persian word 'yasmin' via Arabic and French. The name was introduced to English-speaking countries in the late 19th century alongside the flower's popularity. The spelling Jazmin emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining particular traction in the United States from the 1960s onward.
Where Jazmin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaz, Jazzi, Min
Sibling names for Jazmin
Names that share Jazmin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Jade, Zara, Aaliyah, Maya, Sienna, Araceli, Jaziyah, Yaritza, Karizma, Yuridia, Jakyra, Jaritza, Lashana, Yailin, Yakelin, Yanelis, Yazlin, Darneisha, Jazmarie, Raquell, Yahayra, Yajahira, Yaneisy, Yissel, Dajana, Dayshia, Dyasia, Jazmon, Jizel, Narely, Tanashia, Yaretsi
Brothers: Jaylen, Ethan, Isaiah, Mateo, Xavier, Jovany, Jameir, Jovanie, Monterio, Tashon, Dezman, Dontrez, Jhovani, Ladarrian
Names like Jazmin
Names whose popularity has moved with Jazmin's over the last 50 years.
