Jazelle
Jazelle is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Pledge, gazelle, or modern invented name.
Origin and history
Jazelle is a modern American name created as a variant of Giselle or Gazelle, often influenced by names like Jazlyn and Belle. It has gained steady popularity in the United States over recent decades as a melodic, contemporary choice. The name combines modern invention with classic rhyming sounds.
Popularity in the United States
3,180 babies in the United States have been named Jazelle since 1880. It ranks #3153 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1550.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- TX (26.9 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 134 |
| 2000-2010 | 852 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,572 |
| 2020-2029 | 553 |
Nicknames
Jaz, Jazzy, Zelle, Ellie
Fun facts
- Jazelle blends the French classic Giselle with the popular modern 'Jaz-' prefix pattern found in names like Jazlyn.
- Over 500 baby girls were named Jazelle in the United States between 2020 and 2025.