The nameYasmine

Yasmine is a French spelling of Jasmine, the fragrant flower.

Meaning

Yasmine comes from the Persian yasamin, "jasmine".

Origin

Persian, through Arabic and French.

History

In England and Wales Yasmine reached 296th in 1999. In the United States it reached 385th in 1997.

Yasmine in other languages

Yasmine comes from the Persian yasaman, "jasmine". It is Yasmina in North Africa, Jasmine in English, Jazmín in Spanish, Gelsomina in Italian and Yasemin in Turkish.

Famous people named Yasmine

Popularity of the name Yasmine

Yasmine in the United States

1203rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1999peak year (701 births)
13,605babies named Yasmine in the United States since 1880
0351701 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Yasmine was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 5,241 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Yasmine. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Yasmine in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 163 births a year.

Yasmine in the United Kingdom

561stmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
1997peak year (127 births)
2,553babies named Yasmine in the United Kingdom since 1997
064127 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Yasmine was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,107 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Yasmine. Half of all babies named Yasmine in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 62 births a year.

Yasmine in France

55thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (1,280 births)
32,550babies named Yasmine in France since 1900
06401,280 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Yasmine in Belgium

112thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2012peak year (208 births)
4,469babies named Yasmine in Belgium since 1995
0104208 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Yasmine in Switzerland

375thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2003peak year (35 births)
646babies named Yasmine in Switzerland since 2000
01835 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Yasmine

Names from the same generation as Yasmine, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yasmine mean?

Yasmine comes from the Persian yasamin, "jasmine".

What is the origin of the name Yasmine?

Persian, through Arabic and French.

Is Yasmine a girl's or a boy's name?

Yasmine is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Yasmine?

In 2024, Yasmine was the 1203rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 196 births.

What are the variants of the name Yasmine?

Variants and related names of Yasmine include Yasmina.

What are good sibling names for Yasmine?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sandra, Nancy, Claudia and Patricia for a sister, Darius, Gary, Marc and Brendan for a brother.

Who are famous people named Yasmine?

Yasmine Bleeth, actress; Yasmine Hamdan, singer.