Total births
153
Girls' name · since 2002
Jashanti
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 153 babies named Jashanti, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 153
- total births
- 2002–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 92%
- born in that decade
153 girls have been named Jashanti since 2002, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jashanti has been recorded 153 times among girls since 2002, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2011.
- 153 total births
- 2002–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 92% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
153 girls have been named Jashanti since 2002, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 153
- total births
- 2002–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 92%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
92% of everyone ever named Jashanti was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
63 babies were named Jashanti in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Jashanti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jashanti splits its recorded history at 2006: 23% of all births land in the more recent half, 77% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 63 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jashanti at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2002
Jashanti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2011
- Peak year (2002)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Jashanti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jashanti's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 92% of all-time use.
Jashanti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
141 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 141 births (92% of all-time use).
Jashanti by state
Where Jashanti concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 12 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 7 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 3.3% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 3.3% |
Florida share of Jashanti's total US births 7.8%
Even split
12 of 153 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jashanti? ▼
Jashanti has been given to 153 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 63 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Jashanti most popular? ▼
Jashanti was most popular in the 2000s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Jashanti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jashanti are Florida (12 births), Illinois (7 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Jashanti been used? ▼
Jashanti has been recorded in Social Security data since 2002, spanning 10 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Jashanti? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jasmine, Jasmin, Jasmyn, Jason, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jashanti's data
- Jashanti's decade-level peak was the 2000s (141 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Jashantis (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jashanti
Nearby Names Like Jashanti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jashanti
Jasmine Girl
#199 258,626 births
Jasmin Girl
#1354 45,060 births
Jasmyn Girl
#4421 6,076 births
Jason Girl
5,028 births
Jaslyn Girl
#1660 4,716 births
Compare Jashanti side by side: Jashanti vs Jasmine Jashanti vs Jasmin Jashanti vs Jasmyn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2002–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jashanti: Baby Name Since 2002 - 153 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jashanti. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jashanti draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.