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).

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