Jazzie
A feminine diminutive variant of the name Jasmine, meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Jazzie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazzie today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazzie births was 1995 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazzie. 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
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
1995
9 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,824
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jazzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazzie from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 54 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Jazzie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazzie 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 Jazzie 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 Jazzie
The name Jazzie has its roots in the English language, originating in the 20th century as a diminutive or nickname form of the name Jasmine. The name Jasmine itself is derived from the Persian word "yasmin," which refers to the jasmine flower. The jasmine plant, with its delicate white flowers and sweet fragrance, has been cultivated in various regions of the Middle East and Asia for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jazzie can be traced back to the early 1900s, when it began to appear in various written records and documents. However, it did not gain significant popularity until the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Jazzie was Jazzie Collins, an American jazz singer and actress born in 1923. Collins made her mark on the entertainment industry with her soulful vocals and captivating stage presence. She performed in various Broadway productions and recorded several albums throughout her career.
Another notable figure named Jazzie was Jazzie Mahone, an American basketball player born in 1985. Mahone played professionally in the WNBA for teams like the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream, showcasing her athletic prowess and skills on the court.
In the literary world, Jazzie Toner was a British author and journalist born in 1952. Toner authored several books, including biographies and works of non-fiction, and contributed to various publications throughout her career.
Moving to the realm of politics, Jazzie Thompson was an American activist and community organizer born in 1942. Thompson dedicated her life to advocating for civil rights and social justice, working tirelessly to empower marginalized communities and bring about positive change.
Lastly, Jazzie Esparza was a Mexican-American artist and sculptor born in 1961. Esparza's works, often created from recycled materials, explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, earning her recognition in the contemporary art world.
While the name Jazzie may have originated as a nickname or diminutive form of Jasmine, it has since gained its own distinct identity and appeal, reflecting the diverse and vibrant personalities of those who bear this unique moniker.
People
Jazzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazzie 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
Jazzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazzie 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Jazzie a common name?
We classify Jazzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 133 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazzie was 1995, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazzie is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazzie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazzie 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.