Total births
1,091
Unisex name · since 1977
Mazi
Mazi has 1,091 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1216
- among boys today
- 1,091
- born since 1977
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Mazi currently ranks #1216 among unisex names in America, with 1,091 babies recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Mazi recorded 1,091 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #1216 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #1216 among boys today
- 1,091 born since 1977
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mazi is currently the #1216 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 1,091 born since 1977, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1216
- among boys today
- 1,091
- born since 1977
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Mazi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1216
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Mazi was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
198 babies were named Mazi in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Mazi compares
1,091 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Mazi's all-time total is 197% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mazi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,091 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 198 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mazi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mazi's full recorded timeline at 2018, 92% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 8% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2013, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 198 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mazi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,216
Active since
1977
Mazi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 198
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Mazi popularity over time - girls
210 total births recorded since 1995 (Mazi as girls' name)
Mazi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Mazi's strongest decade.
902 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Mazi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2010s 177
2010s
177 births
- 2020s
2020s
902 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 902 births (83% of all-time use).
How Mazi 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 Mazi's total volume
Mazi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mazi by state
Where Mazi concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 129 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 122 | 11.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 87 | 8.0% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 87 | 8.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 58 | 5.3% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 47 | 4.3% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 34 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 32 | 2.9% |
Texas share of Mazi's total US births 11.8%
Even split
129 of 1,091 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Mazi appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mazi? ▼
Mazi has been given to 1,091 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1216 as of the latest data. 198 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Mazi most popular? ▼
Mazi was most popular in the 2020s decade with 902 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Mazi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mazi are Texas (129 births), Georgia (122 births), Florida (87 births).
Is Mazi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mazi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,091 births, and as a girl's name it has 210 births.
How long has the name Mazi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mazi since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mazi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mazen, Mazin, Maze, Maziah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mazi's data
- Texas records the most Mazis (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Mazi
Nearby Names Like Mazi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mazi
Mazen Boy
#2222 1,439 births
Mazin Boy
#4239 809 births
Maze Boy
#3176 352 births
Maziah Boy
#4842 160 births
Maziyon Boy
#7743 157 births
Compare Mazi side by side: Mazi vs Mazen Mazi vs Mazin Mazi vs Maze
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Mazi: #1216 Unisex Name - 1,091 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mazi. 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 Mazi 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.