Jazz Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
59% Masculine / 41% Feminine
Meaning:
Jazz is a name inspired by the musical genre, representing individuality and creativity.
Meaning of the Name Jazz
Jazz is a name derived from the musical genre of the same name. It originated in the United States in the early 20th century and is known for its improvisation and syncopated rhythms. The name Jazz has a cool and energetic vibe, representing individuality and creativity.
Popularity of the Name Jazz
The popularity for the name Jazz peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 37 births, which ranked number 5,276 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Jazz had the most female births in 1994 with 26, which ranked number 4,015 out of 15,754 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1994 with 37, which ranked number 2,179 out of 10,243 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jazz has declined over the last ten years from 37 births to 32 births, a decline of -13.51%. Among males, Jazz has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 24 births, an increase of 14.29%. Among females, Jazz has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 8 births, a decline of -50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jazz
- 20 Year Trend of Jazz: 14.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Jazz: -13.51%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jazz: 14.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jazz: -50.00%
Popularity of Jazz by State
For males, Jazz was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jazz. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jazz
- Total Births of Jazz: 32 (-1.44%)
- Male Births of Jazz: 24 (1.34%)
- Female Births of Jazz: 7 (-6.70%)
Given the downward trend of Jazz over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.44% decrease in total births, for a total of 32 births in 2024. Male births for Jazz have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 24 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.34%. For Females, births for Jazz have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 7 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.70%.