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UK girl's name

Jasmin

A feminine name of Persian origin 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.

Jasmin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jasmin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1007, with 35 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 334 births.

This profile covers 4,706 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 10% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 4,991 living people in the UK are called Jasmin. 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

  • Jasmin ranked #1007 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 35 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 334 girls were registered as Jasmin.
  • Jasmin ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #426 in 2015.
  • About 4,991 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jasmin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1007

2024

Births in 2024

35

Latest year

Peak year

2001

334 births

Estimated living

4,991

2026

Meaning

What does Jasmin mean?

The name Jasmin is derived from the Persian word "yasamin", which refers to the jasmine flower. The jasmine plant is native to the warm climates of India, Iran, and other regions of Asia. The name is believed to have originated in Persia, now known as Iran, during ancient times.

In the Persian language, the name Jasmin means "gift from God" or "fragrant flower". The jasmine flower has been revered for centuries in various cultures for its beautiful white blossoms and intoxicating fragrance. The name was likely given to individuals as a symbol of beauty, purity, and grace.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jasmin can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The name also appears in various Persian literature and poetry throughout the medieval period.

One notable historical figure with the name Jasmin was Jasmin Darznik, an Iranian-American novelist and memoirist born in 1978. Her works explore themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of Iranian immigrants in the United States.

Another famous individual with the name Jasmin was Jasmin St. Claire, an American actress and model born in 1959. She appeared in various television shows and films during the 1980s and 1990s.

In the realm of music, Jasmin Savoy Brown, an American actress and singer born in 1994, has gained recognition for her roles in various TV series and films, as well as her musical talents.

Jasmin Blanchette, a Canadian fashion model and television personality born in 1976, was also a prominent figure in the fashion industry during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Lastly, Jasmin Arkunova, a Russian gymnast born in 1985, won multiple medals in international competitions, including a gold medal in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jasmin over time

The chart below shows babies named Jasmin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Jasmin, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 35 births in 2024, compared with 334 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jasmin
084167251334199620102024

Decades

Jasmin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jasmin 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 #944 192 5
2010s #511 917 10
2000s #206 2,402 10
1990s #153 1,195 4

Geography

Where Jasmin is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jasmin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Jasmin ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #426 in 2015.

Northern Ireland
3
Scotland
3

Across the UK

Jasmin in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#765 in 2019

31 years of NRS records, 261 total registered

Northern Ireland (NISRA)

#426 in 2015

12 years of NISRA records, 55 total registered

Notable bearers

Famous people named Jasmin

  • Jasmin Akter

    cricketer

    Bangladesh-born English Rohingya cricketer

    2001-

  • Jasmin Walia

    actor; singer

    British singer

    1995-

  • Jasmin Short

    trampoline gymnast

    1994-

  • Jasmin Taylor

    skier; freestyle skier

    British telemark skier

    1993-

  • Jasmin Dutton

    association football player

    Welsh footballer (born 1992)

    1992-

  • Jasmin Paris

    veterinarian; university teacher; runner; ultramarathon runner; marathon runner

    British runner (born 1983)

    1983-

  • Jasmin Khezri

    writer; illustrator; graphic designer; journalist

    German-Iranian artist

    1967-

  • Jasmin Dizdar

    screenwriter; film director

    British-Bosnian screenwriter, film director and author on cinema

    1961-

Related

Names similar to Jasmin

FAQ

Jasmin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jasmin in the UK right now?

In 2024, Jasmin was ranked #1007 for girls in England and Wales, with 35 births registered.

When was Jasmin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 334 babies registered as Jasmin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jasmin?

A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

How many people are called Jasmin in the UK?

A total of 4,706 babies have been registered as Jasmin across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 261 more in Scotland and 55 in Northern Ireland.

Where is Jasmin most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Jasmin ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #426 in 2015. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.