UK boy's name
Jasman
An Islamic variant of the Hebrew name "Jasmine", meaning "gift from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jasman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jasman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Jasman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jasman ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 boys were registered as Jasman.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jasman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
6 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Jasman mean?
The given name Jasman has its roots in Arabic and Persian cultures, originating in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Persian word "jasmin," which refers to the fragrant jasmine flower. The name gained popularity in the Islamic world due to its association with beauty and fragrance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasman can be found in the 12th century, when a Persian poet named Jasman al-Khayyami was renowned for his lyrical writings. His poems often celebrated the beauty of nature and the joys of love, drawing inspiration from the jasmine flower.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jasman ibn Abi al-Hasan al-Baghdadi emerged as a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist. He was born in Baghdad and made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence, authoring several treatises on Islamic law.
During the 14th century, a Sufi mystic named Jasman al-Qadiri gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and philosophical works. His writings focused on the pursuit of inner peace and union with the divine, reflecting the mystical traditions of Sufism.
In the 16th century, a Persian calligrapher named Jasman al-Tabrizi achieved fame for his exceptional skill in the art of calligraphy. His works were highly prized and adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Persian Empire.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jasman was a 17th century Ottoman statesman and diplomat named Jasman Pasha. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and other nations.
Throughout history, the name Jasman has been associated with individuals from various cultural and intellectual spheres, reflecting its roots in the rich heritage of the Middle East and Islamic civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jasman over time
The chart below shows babies named Jasman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jasman, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jasman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4864 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3911 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jasman
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jasman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jasman in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jasman was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jasman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Jasman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jasman?
An Islamic variant of the Hebrew name "Jasmine", meaning "gift from God".
How many people are called Jasman in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Jasman across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.