Jazz Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjaz / dʒæzEnglish; American
Meaning
Music style; lively
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jazz is derived from the genre of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is associated with improvisation and a vibrant cultural expression. The term 'jazz' itself may have originated from the slang term used in the early 1900s. The name has gained popularity as a given name, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
The name Jazz has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years in the United States.
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Famous people named Jazz
Jazz Jennings is an American television personality known for her role in the reality series 'I Am Jazz'.
Jazz Chisholm is a professional baseball player who plays for the Miami Marlins in Major League Baseball.
Fictional characters named Jazz
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jazz was first seen in the United States in 1983. Jazz has ranked as high as #1200 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jazz has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jazz (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 23 |