The nameJazz
Jazz is a unisex name taken from the music genre.
- Unisex name
- American English
Meaning
From the word jazz, an American term of debated origin.
Origin
American English, from the common noun.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s, a little more often to girls.
Popularity of the name Jazz
Jazz in France
Jazz was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 340 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Jazz. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Jazz in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
Jazz in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jazz mean?
From the word jazz, an American term of debated origin.
What is the origin of the name Jazz?
American English, from the common noun.
Is Jazz a girl's or a boy's name?
Jazz is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.