Jazz
Jazz is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Named after the American genre of music; originally slang associated with energy or pep.
Origin and history
Jazz is a modern English vocabulary name derived directly from the musical genre that originated in African American communities in New Orleans. It has been used periodically as a given name for both boys and girls in the United States since the late 20th century. Today, it remains an uncommon, contemporary choice associated with creativity and music.
Popularity in the United States
933 babies in the United States have been named Jazz since 1880. It ranks #3746 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1762.
States where it is most popular
- CA (60.2 %)
- FL (17 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 219 |
| 2010-2019 | 196 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Famous people named Jazz
- Jazz Raycole: Actress, Dancer
- Jazz Richards: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name directly honors the rich American musical genre created in New Orleans in the early 20th century.
- Before defining the musical genre, 'jazz' originated as West Coast American slang meaning energy, spirit, or enthusiasm.