Jazz
A fanciful spelling variant of Jaz and Jas.
Every Jazz since 1983 — 1,555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jazz
Jazz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,341 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,555 American babies have been named Jazz — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 63 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 Jazz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jazz 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 | 12 | #8,579 | 35 | #3,341 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,636 | 23 | #4,490 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,695 | 29 | #3,839 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,651 | 24 | #4,363 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,642 | 28 | #3,863 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,759 | 26 | #3,964 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,278 | 17 | #5,434 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,365 | 20 | #4,829 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,658 | 26 | #4,036 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,759 | 15 | #5,906 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,189 | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,220 | 21 | #4,613 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,909 | 18 | #5,065 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,612 | 21 | #4,597 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,856 | 22 | #4,426 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,063 | 21 | #4,594 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,851 | 19 | #5,016 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,389 | 30 | #3,594 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,227 | 30 | #3,549 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,699 | 27 | #3,722 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,972 | 18 | #4,715 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,610 | 18 | #4,683 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,674 | 21 | #4,043 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,019 | 15 | #5,011 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,766 | 15 | #4,999 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,765 | 26 | #3,252 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,747 | 36 | #2,232 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,952 | 18 | #3,380 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,896 |
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Famous people named Jazz
- Jazz Jennings Youtuber · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jazz mean?
A fanciful spelling variant of Jaz and Jas.
How popular is the name Jazz in 2025?
Jazz ranked #3,341 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jazz?
1,555 babies have been named Jazz in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jazz most popular?
Jazz peaked in 1994, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Jazz a boy or girl name?
Jazz is used for both: about 40% of babies named Jazz have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Jazz rising or falling?
Jazz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jazz?
Well-known people named Jazz include Jazz Jennings (youtuber).