Jessamine, derived from the flower of the same name, is an uncommon yet elegant choice for a given name. Pronounced 'jes-uh-meen', it evokes images of delicate beauty and grace. The Jessamine flower is a fragrant climbing vine with trumpet-shaped blossoms, native to South America but widely cultivated around the world. As a name, Jessamine brings a touch of botanical charm and uniqueness.
The name Jessamine appears to have experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks and valleys in usage. From 1889 until around 1937, there were fewer than 10 births per year on average. However, starting from 1974, the number of annual births named Jessamine began to increase significantly, reaching a peak between 1996 and 2004 with over 10 births each year. Since then, the popularity has somewhat decreased but remains relatively stable, with around 7-14 births per year from 2005 onwards. In total, there have been 738 recorded births named Jessamine since 1889.