Jazziel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's strength" or "helped by God".
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Jazziel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jazziel today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazziel births was 2023 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazziel. 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
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2023
19 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,748
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jazziel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazziel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 69 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazziel 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 Jazziel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazziels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazziel
The name Jazziel is of Hebrew origin and is believed to have its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, dating back to biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "Yah" and "Aziel," which translate to "God is my strength" or "God is my helper." This name carries a strong religious and spiritual significance within the Judeo-Christian tradition.
One of the earliest references to the name Jazziel can be found in the biblical Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text dated to around the 3rd century BCE. In this text, Jazziel is mentioned as one of the archangels, specifically tasked with overseeing the secrets of the heavenly realm. This association with angelic beings further reinforces the name's spiritual connotations.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jazziel. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Jazziel ben Yoktan (born circa 2500 BCE), a descendant of Noah mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Another prominent figure was Jazziel the Scribe (c. 1000 BCE), a renowned scholar and copyist who is credited with preserving many ancient Hebrew texts.
In more recent times, Jazziel Zamudio (1933-2019) was a Mexican artist and painter known for his vibrant murals and depictions of indigenous culture. Jazziel Goldsmith (1908-1997), on the other hand, was a British philosopher and author who explored the intersections of spirituality and modern thought.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jazziel Manzini (1925-2002), an Italian tenor and opera singer who performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages during the mid-20th century. Jazziel Fernández (born 1987) is a contemporary Venezuelan footballer who has represented his country in international competitions.
While the name Jazziel is not as commonly used today as it once was, it continues to hold a unique and meaningful place within the tapestry of cultural and religious traditions. Its deep-rooted connection to the Hebrew language and biblical texts, combined with its angelic associations, make it a name steeped in history and spiritual significance.
People
Jazziel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazziel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jazziel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazziel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazziel 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Jazziel a common name?
We classify Jazziel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazziel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazziel was 2023, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazziel is about 10 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 Jazziel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jazziel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazziel in the SSA data are male. 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 Jazziel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jazziel 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 Jazziel 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 have Jazziel as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jazziel, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.