Declining since 2014, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaze since 2001
Babies named Jaze per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Jaze is an uncommon name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2001, reflecting a trend of modern coinages and creative respellings. It reached its peak in 2013, but since 2014 its popularity has been declining. In the most recent year (2025), it ranked 12,008th, with only about 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receiving the name. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a variant of Jace or a stylized spelling of jazz. The name has not been concentrated in any particular region, as it appears in no top state lists. Jaze remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with a contemporary feel.
The name Jaze first appears in U.S. birth records in 2001, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a spelling variant of Jace (itself a short form of Jason) or a respelling of the word 'jazz,' but its exact derivation is uncertain. It has seen modest use primarily in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jaze
Names that share Jaze's style, for a brother or sister.
