Total births
366
Girls' name · since 1972
Jasma
Jasma has 366 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 366
- total births
- 1972–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Jasma sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 366 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Jasma recorded 366 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1996.
- 366 total births
- 1972–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
366 girls have been named Jasma since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 366
- total births
- 1972–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Jasma was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
42 babies were named Jasma in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jasma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jasma's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jasma at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Jasma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1996
- Peak year (1989)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Jasma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jasma's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Jasma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
206 births
- 1990s
1990s
141 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 206 births (56% of all-time use).
Jasma by state
Where Jasma concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 24 | 6.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 13 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 7 | 1.9% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Jasma's total US births 6.6%
Even split
24 of 366 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jasma? ▼
Jasma has been given to 366 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 42 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Jasma most popular? ▼
Jasma was most popular in the 1980s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Jasma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jasma are Texas (24 births), Illinois (13 births), Georgia (7 births).
How long has the name Jasma been used? ▼
Jasma has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 25 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Jasma? ▼
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 Jasma's data
- Jasma's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (206 total births) through the 1990s (141) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jasmas (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jasma
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Jason Girl
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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, 1972–1996 (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. "Jasma: Baby Name Since 1972 - 366 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jasma. 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 Jasma 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.