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1971

First Year

2026

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#195

Peak Rank

39K

Total Count

54

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Jazmine

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmine) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmine)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English

📜Etymology

The name comes from Old French jessemin , from Persian : یاسمن‎ , romanized : yāsamin which is derived from the Middle Persian word yāsaman and yāsamīn ( يَاسَمِين ) in Arabic . The word entered Middle French around 1570 and was first used in English in 16th century England. The Persian name is also the origin of the genus name, Jasminum .

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Jazmine](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Common_Jasmine.jpg/330px-Common_Jasmine.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmine)

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## The Story of Jazmine

The earliest SSA record of Jazmine as a baby girl name dates back to 1971, when 5 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 1,529 newborns named Jazmine — #227 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 36% of all recorded Jazmines. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #990 among baby girl names with 259 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 39K Jazmines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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## Variants & Related Forms of Jazmine

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Jazmine. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Jasmin](/jasmin)
* [Jasmine](/jasmine)
* [Jasmyn](/jasmyn)
* [Jazmin](/jazmin)
* [Jazmyn](/jazmyn)
* [Yazmin](/yazmin)

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## Names that sound like Jazmine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jazmine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Jasmine](/jasmine)
* [Jasmin](/jasmin)
* [Jazmin](/jazmin)
* [Jazzman](/jazzman)
* [Jazzmen](/jazzmen)
* [Jamin](/jamin)
* [Jamon](/jamon)
* [Guzman](/guzman)
* Cheeseman
* Cheesman
* Gemin
* Jemen

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Jazmine

What does the name Jazmine mean?

Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family of Oleaceae. It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers.

What is the origin of the name Jazmine?

Jazmine has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Jazmine in 2026?

In 2026, Jazmine ranks #990 among girls' names in the U.S., with 259 babies given the name that year.

When was Jazmine most popular?

Jazmine reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #195 that year with 1,529 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jazmine most popular?

Jazmine has historically been most popular in New Mexico, District of Columbia, Delaware. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jazmine.

Is Jazmine a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jazmine is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jazmine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jazmine include Asia, Aspen, Journee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Jazmine?

Common variants and related forms of Jazmine include Jasmin, Jasmine, Jasmyn, Jazmin, Jazmyn, Yazmin. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👧AsiaPeak #195](/asia)[👧AspenPeak #195](/aspen)[👧JourneePeak #195](/journee)[👧HelenaPeak #194](/helena)[👧AdelynPeak #194](/adelyn)[👧ZuriPeak #194](/zuri)[👧AitanaPeak #196](/aitana)[👧MinervaPeak #193](/minerva)

## About the name Jazmine 

Jazmine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 39K births in the dataset. Jazmine's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #195\. Use the chart and map above to compare Jazmine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2006 → ](/year/2006)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "J" → ](/letter/j)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.
