Jasmine
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Gift from God; Fragrance
Background: The name Jasmine originates from the Arabic word 'yāsamin,' meaning 'gift from God.' This term was adopted into Persian as 'yasamin,' referring to the flower that is celebrated for its sweet fragrance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#160
Total births
258,376
Most popular decade
1990s
(317,229 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-100 ranks)
Years in Top 100
28
First recorded year
1906
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1974
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #4,191
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 151
- Peak rank
- #807
- Most recent year
- 2016
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,814
Female
- First year
- 1906
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,951
- Peak year
- 1993
- Peak year births
- 12,062
- Peak rank
- #23
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,527
- Recent rank
- #199
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).