Azie
A name of Persian origin meaning "precious" or "invaluable."
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Azie. It is a predominantly female name (93.5% of registrations). The average person named Azie today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azie births was 1922 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1922
8 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,060
Tracked since 1912
Gender
Gender distribution for Azie
Azie leans heavily female at 93.5% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Azie as a male name
- Ranked #11,060 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Azie as a female name
- Ranked #15,456 in 2020
- 5 female births in 2020
- Peak: 1922 (8 births)
Popularity
Azie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azie from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 32 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Azie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Azie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azie
The name Azie is believed to have its origins in West Africa, specifically in the Yoruba language spoken in present-day Nigeria. The name is derived from the Yoruba word "azi," which means "bearer of good news" or "messenger." It is thought to have emerged in the 15th or 16th century during the height of the Yoruba empire.
In Yoruba culture, names often carry deep symbolic meanings and are carefully chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of the parents for their child. The name Azie was likely given to children born during times of joy or celebration, or to those who were seen as harbingers of good fortune.
While the name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it does have a rich cultural significance within the Yoruba tradition. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in oral histories and folklore from the region, highlighting its longstanding use.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Azie. One of the earliest known figures was Azie Obafemi (c. 1680-1745), a prominent Yoruba trader and diplomat who played a significant role in facilitating economic and cultural exchanges between the Yoruba and neighboring kingdoms.
Another notable bearer of the name was Azie Imoukhuede (1888-1972), a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist who established several schools and advocated for the advancement of girls' education in the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Azie Farai (1920-1988) was a celebrated Zimbabwean poet and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the struggles of the African diaspora.
Azie Nanji (1932-2008), an Indian-born Kenyan entrepreneur and philanthropist, was renowned for her contributions to education and community development initiatives across East Africa.
More recently, Azie Taylor Morton (1936-2003) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 36th Treasurer of the United States under President Jimmy Carter, becoming the first African American to hold that position.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have carried the name Azie throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their communities and societies.
People
Azie + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Azie a common name?
We classify Azie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 93 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azie most popular?
The single biggest year for Azie was 1922, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azie is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Azie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azie a female name?
Yes, 93.5% of people registered as Azie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Azie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Azie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Azie?
Find out how many people have the name Azie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.