Declining since 1996, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Chazz since 1979
Babies named Chazz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 175 |
| 1990s | 535 |
| 2000s | 407 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Chazz is a modern American spelling of Chaz, itself a familiar nickname for Charles. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, a period when creative respellings of traditional names gained traction. The name reached its peak popularity in 1996, after which it has seen a steady decline. As of 2025, Chazz is rare, given to about 1 in every 341,615 newborns. Its trajectory reflects a broader trend away from informal nickname forms as standalone names. Despite its low frequency, Chazz remains a distinctive choice in a landscape of more common short forms like Max or Jake.
Chazz is a modern American spelling variant of Chaz, which originated as a diminutive of Charles. Charles derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "manly." The double-z spelling became popular in the late 20th century, likely influenced by music and pop culture, such as jazz musician Chazz Dixon.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Chaz
Sibling names for Chazz
Names that share Chazz's style, for a brother or sister.
