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Jaemin

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAE-min /ˈdʒeɪmɪn/Medium

Meaning: Jaemin is a Korean given name (Jae-min). Its meaning depends on the hanja used to write it — 'jae' can mean 'talent' or 'wealth,' 'min' can mean 'clever' or 'gentle' — so no single gloss fixes it. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Korean given name: Jaemin's meaning shifts with the characters used (said 'JAE-min'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin MediumKorean
MeaningJaemin is a Korean given name (Jae-min). Its meaning depends on the hanja used to write it — 'jae' can mean 'talent' or 'wealth,' 'min' can mean 'clever' or 'gentle' — so no single gloss fixes it. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11446 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jaemin is a Korean given name, romanized from Jae-min. Because Korean names are written with hanja, its meaning varies with the characters — 'jae' (talent, wealth) and 'min' (clever, gentle) among them. The routes are uncertain, which we note. It is also known from Korean pop culture (said 'JAE-min').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Korean-heritage families. Rare, Korean, and modern.

Did you know? Jaemin is a Korean name (Jae-min) whose sense depends on the hanja chosen — 'jae' can mean talent or wealth, 'min' clever or gentle — so no single meaning fixes it, which we note (said 'JAE-min').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Jaemin — Korean given name; meaning varies by hanja; routes uncertain

Variations

JayminJeminJae-min

Nicknames

JaeMin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaemin mean?

Jaemin is a Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja used — 'jae' can mean talent or wealth, 'min' clever or gentle. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jaemin?

It's said JAE-min /ˈdʒeɪmɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jaemin a boy or girl name?

Jaemin is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Jaemin?

Jaemin is a rare name in the U.S.

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