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Jazz

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Pronounced JAZZ /ˈdΚ’Γ¦z/High

Meaning: From the word jazz β€” the American music genre, also 'energy, liveliness, improvisation'; etymology uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: All swing and spark: Jazz is the music word-name β€” lively, cool, and improvised. Bold, energetic, and one-of-a-kind.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningFrom the word jazz β€” the American music genre, also 'energy, liveliness, improvisation'; etymology uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3341 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 932

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199419832025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jazz comes from the word jazz β€” the American music genre born in New Orleans (its etymology is uncertain, which we note), also meaning 'energy, liveliness, improvisation'. A bold, cool word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-music-genre at the root, and lively.

Did you know? Jazz, the great American music genre (its word origin debated), also means 'energy, liveliness' β€” a bold, cool word-name; used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 55%
Oxford English Dictionary β€” jazz β€” etymology uncertain

Variations

JazJazze

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jazz mean?

Jazz is the music word-name β€” also 'energy, liveliness'; the word's origin is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Jazz?

It's said JAZZ /ˈdΚ’Γ¦z/ β€” a single syllable.

Is Jazz a boy or girl name?

Jazz is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Jazz?

Jazz is a rare name in the U.S.

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