Aziz
From Arabic عَزِيز (ʕazīz, “dear”).
Every Aziz since 1972 — 1,849 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aziz
Aziz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,008 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,849 American babies have been named Aziz. Its peak came in 2024, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aziz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aziz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,008 |
| 2024 | 95 | #1,736 |
| 2023 | 82 | #1,912 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,003 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,062 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,731 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,428 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,237 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2,534 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,172 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2,358 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,711 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,140 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2,359 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,756 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,246 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3,228 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,155 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,922 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,231 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,754 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,896 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,293 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,107 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,566 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,334 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,354 |
| 1990 | 14 | #3,991 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,510 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,440 |
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Famous people named Aziz
- Aziz Nesin Writer · 1915–1995
- Aziz Sancar Chemist · b. 1946
- Aziz Bouderbala Soccer player · b. 1960
- Aziz Bouhaddouz Soccer player · b. 1987
- Aziz Ansari Comedian · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aziz mean?
From Arabic عَزِيز (ʕazīz, “dear”).
How popular is the name Aziz in 2025?
Aziz ranked #2,008 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aziz?
1,849 babies have been named Aziz in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aziz most popular?
Aziz peaked in 2024, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Aziz a boy or girl name?
Aziz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aziz rising or falling?
Aziz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aziz?
Well-known people named Aziz include Aziz Nesin (writer), Aziz Sancar (chemist), Aziz Bouderbala (soccer player).