Jazzelle
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a combination of "jazz" and "elle".
Name Census estimates that about 286 living Americans carry the first name Jazzelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazzelle today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazzelle births was 2007 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazzelle. 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.
People living today
286
~ 1 in 1,198,442 Americans
Peak year
2007
30 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,340
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jazzelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazzelle from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 154 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazzelle 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 Jazzelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazzelles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazzelle
The name Jazzelle is a modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the musical genre "jazz" and a feminine suffix like "-elle." It does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, as it appears to be a creative name coined in recent times.
While the name Jazzelle does not have a long historical lineage, it reflects the influence of jazz music, a genre that originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in African American communities in the Southern United States. Jazz has since become a globally recognized and celebrated art form, with its roots in the rich cultural heritage of African Americans.
Since Jazzelle is a relatively new name, there are no known historical references to it in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, its connection to jazz music gives it a sense of artistic expression and creativity.
Due to its modern nature, there are limited recorded examples of the name Jazzelle throughout history. However, here are a few notable individuals who have borne this name:
1. Jazzelle Zanaughtti (born 1982) is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the indie rock and alternative genres.
2. Jazzelle Jones (born 1995) is a professional basketball player from the United States who plays for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.
3. Jazzelle Whitfield (born 1988) is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her sustainable and ethically-produced clothing line.
4. Jazzelle Summers (born 1976) is an Australian actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films.
5. Jazzelle Wilkins (born 1991) is an American artist and painter, known for her vibrant abstract works that often incorporate elements of jazz music.
While the name Jazzelle may not have a rich historical background, its connection to the art form of jazz gives it a unique and creative flair, reflecting the artistic expression and cultural significance of this musical genre.
People
Jazzelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazzelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jazzelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazzelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 286 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazzelle 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 1,198,442 US residents.
Is Jazzelle a common name?
We classify Jazzelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 289 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazzelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazzelle was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazzelle is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazzelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazzelle 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.
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.