Chazz
Chazz is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Chazz is a modern English diminutive and variant spelling of Chaz, which itself derives from Charles. It traces back to Germanic roots meaning 'free man'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male given name often used as a lively alternative to more traditional names.
Popularity in the United States
1,321 babies in the United States have been named Chazz since 1880. It ranks #3385 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.4 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- LA (7.1 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 175 |
| 1990-2000 | 535 |
| 2000-2010 | 407 |
| 2010-2019 | 168 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Chazz
- Chazz Palminteri: Actor, Screenwriter
- Chazz Young: Dancer, Choreographer
Fun facts
- Chazz originated as a stylized spelling variation of Chaz, a short form of Charles.
- The name gained visibility through actor and writer Chazz Palminteri, best known for 'A Bronx Tale'.