Jaz
A diminutive of the male given name Jasper.
Every Jaz since 1989 — 352 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaz
Jaz is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1989, 352 American babies have been named Jaz — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jaz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,068 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,238 | 6 | #11,357 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,113 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,019 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,954 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,146 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,600 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,349 | 6 | #11,560 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,619 | 8 | #8,656 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,094 | 6 | #10,567 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,013 | 12 | #6,037 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,816 | 8 | #7,998 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,278 | 6 | #9,819 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,620 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,410 | 17 | #3,763 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,874 | 14 | #4,073 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaz mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Jasper.
How popular is the name Jaz in 2025?
Jaz did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jaz?
352 babies have been named Jaz in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaz most popular?
Jaz peaked in 1991, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Jaz a boy or girl name?
Jaz is used for both: about 33% of babies named Jaz have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Jaz rising or falling?
Jaz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.