Kaz
A male given name serving as a diminutive of various given names with the element Kazu- from Japanese
Every Kaz since 1918 — 725 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaz
Kaz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,705 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 725 American babies have been named Kaz. Its peak came in 2022, when 52 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 Kaz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,705 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,307 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2,562 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2,604 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,215 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,906 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,305 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,675 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,932 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,546 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,476 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,207 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,306 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,854 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,259 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,467 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,277 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,668 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,893 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,160 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,738 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,773 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,246 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,805 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,494 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,682 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,699 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,907 |
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Famous people named Kaz
- Kaz Hirai Designer · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaz mean?
A male given name serving as a diminutive of various given names with the element Kazu- from Japanese
How popular is the name Kaz in 2025?
Kaz ranked #3,705 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaz?
725 babies have been named Kaz in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaz most popular?
Kaz peaked in 2022, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Kaz a boy or girl name?
Kaz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaz rising or falling?
Kaz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaz?
Well-known people named Kaz include Kaz Hirai (designer).