UK girl's name
Jasmyn
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "jasmine flower" or "gift from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jasmyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jasmyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 27 births.
This profile covers 339 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 11% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 340 living people in the UK are called Jasmyn. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jasmyn ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 27 girls were registered as Jasmyn.
- • Jasmyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
- • About 340 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jasmyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
27 births
Estimated living
340
2026
Meaning
What does Jasmyn mean?
The name Jasmyn is derived from the Persian word "yasmin," which means "jasmine," the fragrant flower. The jasmine flower has been cultivated in Persia (modern-day Iran) for centuries and has held significant cultural and symbolic meaning.
The name's origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, where the jasmine flower was revered for its beauty and aroma. It was often associated with love, purity, and fragrance in Persian poetry and literature. The name likely gained popularity as a way to honor the beloved flower.
While the name Jasmyn does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or scriptures, its connection to the jasmine flower has made it a popular choice across various cultures and time periods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasmyn can be found in the 13th century, when it was used by a Persian princess named Jasmyn Khatun, who was known for her beauty and intelligence.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jasmyn, including:
1. Jasmyn Blaise (born 1957), an American actress and television personality known for her roles in films like "School Daze" and "Jungle Fever."
2. Jasmyn Wilkins (born 1985), a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun.
3. Jasmyn Léger (born 1985), a Canadian model and actress, best known for her roles in television series like "The Listener" and "Orphan Black."
4. Jasmyn Lawson (born 1996), a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the talent show "The X Factor" in 2011.
5. Jasmyn Arielle (born 1990), an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her eponymous clothing line that celebrates diverse body types and promotes body positivity.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jasmyn has been used across various cultures and time periods, often reflecting the beauty and fragrance associated with the jasmine flower.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jasmyn over time
The chart below shows babies named Jasmyn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jasmyn, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 27 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasmyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jasmyn 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 | #4829 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2575 | 106 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1364 | 175 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1471 | 50 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jasmyn is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jasmyn. 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.
Jasmyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #641 in 1992.
Across the UK
Jasmyn in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#641 in 1992
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jasmyn
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Jasmyn Banks
actor
English actress
1990-
Related
Names similar to Jasmyn
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jasmyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jasmyn in the UK right now?
In 2023, Jasmyn was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jasmyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 27 babies registered as Jasmyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jasmyn?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "jasmine flower" or "gift from God".
How many people are called Jasmyn in the UK?
A total of 339 babies have been registered as Jasmyn across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Jasmyn most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jasmyn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #641 in 1992. 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.