How Many People Are Named Yasmin?

Complete statistics for the name Yasmin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Yasmin
Very Rare
Arabic

Yasmin, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 15,588 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 21,169 people named Yasmin living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2006.

~953
Living in US
1 in 347,796
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant flower
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Sophisticated Mysterious Graceful
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and philanthropic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

211,645
Worldwide Bearers
#527
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
17,637
🇲🇽 Mexico
17,569
🇻🇪 Venezuela
17,539
🇸🇴 Somalia
16,794
🇸🇾 Syria
15,623
🇰🇪 Kenya
12,988
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
12,843
🇺🇸 United States
11,787
🇵🇸 Palestine
7,713
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,437

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
77 (0%)
♀ Female
21,092 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
15,009
Would be under 30 (70%)
6,045
Would be 30–60 (28%)
497
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 21,551 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Yasmin Through the Generations

Yasmin, a name with Arabic origins, has seen its peak in the US in 2006 when 1,018 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, but it still remains a modern choice with a majority of Yasmins being under 30 years old. The current generation of Yasmins is predominantly young, with 15,009 under 30, compared to 6,045 aged between 30 and 60, and only 497 over 60, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,498
Texas 2,600
New York 2,189
Florida 1,294
Illinois 1,031
New Jersey 857
Georgia 663
North Carolina 535
Arizona 484
Massachusetts 464

⭐ Famous People Named Yasmin

Yasmin is a feminine given name of Persian origin (یاسمن), sometimes also used as a surname. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yasmin's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Yasmin

How Many People Have the Name Yasmin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 953 people in the United States currently share the name Yasmin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 347,796 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yasmin a Common or Rare Name?

Yasmin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Yasmin Mean?

Yasmin means "fragrant flower" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yasmin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Yasmin Most Popular?

The name Yasmin reached peak popularity in 2006, with 1,018 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Yasmin?

Approximately 953 people named Yasmin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 953. That works out to roughly 1 in 347,796 Americans.

Is Yasmin a rare name?

Yasmin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 347,796 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yasmin mean?

Yasmin means "fragrant flower" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Yasmin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yasmin are male and 100% are female.

When was Yasmin most popular?

Yasmin peaked in 2006 with 1,018 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US953
All-Time Births953
1 in X1 in 347,796
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2006
World Rank#527
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.