A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Jessamine since 1889
Babies named Jessamine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1997, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jessamine's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 33 |
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Jessamine is a botanical name that peaked in popularity in 1891, when it was given to the most babies on record. After a long period of decline, it has been rising since 2009, reflecting a broader revival of vintage floral names. In 2025, the name ranked 9457, with approximately 1 in 160,727 newborns receiving it. Its sound and spelling offer a distinct alternative to the more common Jasmine, while still carrying the same sweet floral association.
Jessamine is a variant of Jasmine, which comes from the Persian word 'yasamin', referring to the fragrant jasmine flower. The name entered English through French (from Old French 'jasmin') and was further adapted into forms like Jessamine. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, often favored for its botanical and feminine appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jess, Jessa, Mina
Sibling names for Jessamine
Names that share Jessamine's style, for a brother or sister.
