Jazz
Jazz: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jazz
- A diminutive of the male given name Jasper.
- A diminutive of the male given name James.
- A diminutive of the female given name Jasmine.
Etymology
A fanciful spelling variant of Jaz and Jas.
How popular is Jazz?
Since 1880, 622 girls and 933 boys in the U.S. have been named Jazz (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4055 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #2116 in 1991. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jazz
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Jazz
Names that peaked around the same time as Jazz and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jazz FAQ
What does the name Jazz mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Jasper. A diminutive of the male given name James. A diminutive of the female given name Jasmine. A fanciful spelling variant of Jaz and Jas.
How popular is the name Jazz?
Since 1880, 622 girls and 933 boys in the U.S. have been named Jazz (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4055 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #2116 in 1991. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jazz a boy or girl name?
Jazz is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (622 girls and 933 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.