Total births
933
Unisex name · since 1983
Jazz
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 933 babies named Jazz, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4490
- among boys today
- 933
- born since 1983
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jazz is the #4490 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 933 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Jazz recorded 933 times among boys since 1983, holding rank #4490 nationally today, ahead of 69% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #4490 among boys today
- 933 born since 1983
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jazz is currently the #4490 unisex name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 933 born since 1983, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4490
- among boys today
- 933
- born since 1983
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Jazz vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4490
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Jazz was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
37 babies were named Jazz in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Jazz compares
933 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jazz's all-time total is 154% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jazz | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 933 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jazz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jazz's full recorded timeline at 2004, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jazz at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#4,490
Active since
1983
Jazz popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Jazz popularity over time - girls
622 total births recorded since 1987 (Jazz as girls' name)
Jazz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jazz's strongest decade.
278 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Jazz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
278 births
- 2000s
2000s
219 births
- 2010s
2010s
196 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 278 births (30% of all-time use).
How Jazz compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jazz's total volume
Jazz vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jazz by state
Where Jazz concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 5.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Jazz's total US births 5.7%
Even split
53 of 933 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jazz? ▼
Jazz has been given to 933 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4490 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Jazz most popular? ▼
Jazz was most popular in the 1990s decade with 278 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Jazz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jazz are California (53 births), Florida (15 births), Texas (10 births).
Is Jazz a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jazz is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 933 births, and as a girl's name it has 622 births.
How long has the name Jazz been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jazz since 1983 -- 43 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jazz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaziel, Jaziah, Jazper, Jazir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jazz's data
- Jazz's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (278 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jazzs (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jazz
Nearby Names Like Jazz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jazz
Jaziel Boy
#225 9,262 births
Jaziah Boy
#2228 1,390 births
Jazper Boy
#4154 335 births
Jazir Boy
#4179 290 births
Jazion Boy
#6378 289 births
Compare Jazz side by side: Jazz vs Jaziel Jazz vs Jaziah Jazz vs Jazper
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jazz
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jazz: #4490 Unisex Name - 933 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jazz. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jazz draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.