Kazar
A masculine name of Turkish origin meaning "victorious warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kazar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kazar today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kazar births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kazar. 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 Kazar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,238
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Kazar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kazar 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 Kazar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kazar
The given name Kazar has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the word "Kaz," which means "wanderer" or "nomad" in Persian. The name's etymology suggests a connection to the nomadic tribes that once roamed the vast expanses of Central Asia and the Middle East.
During the 7th century AD, the name gained prominence with the rise of the Khazar Khaganate, a powerful empire that stretched across the Caucasus region and parts of Eastern Europe. The Khazars were a Turkic people who played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of the time. It is possible that the name Kazar was adopted by some members of this influential empire, contributing to its historical significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kazar can be found in the writings of the 10th-century Jewish traveler and scholar, Ibrahim ibn Yaqub al-Tartushi. In his travelogue, he mentions encountering individuals bearing the name Kazar during his journeys through the lands of the Khazars.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kazar, though their impact and legacy may have been overshadowed by the passage of time. One such individual was Kazar al-Bukhari (850-930 AD), a renowned Persian scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another figure of historical significance was Kazar ibn Hashem (995-1072 AD), a prominent Arab poet and philosopher from Andalusia, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetic compositions were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Arabic literature.
In the 13th century, Kazar al-Din Mahmud Ghazan (1271-1304 AD), a ruler of the Ilkhanid dynasty, played a pivotal role in the region's political landscape. He is remembered for his military campaigns and his efforts to establish a stable administration in the territories under his control.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign, Kazar Pasha (1510-1578 AD), a prominent military commander and governor, left his mark on history. He is credited with leading successful military campaigns and expanding Ottoman influence in various regions, including the Balkans and North Africa.
Lastly, Kazar Khan (1663-1735 AD), a influential figure in the Mughal Empire, served as a governor and military leader under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. His strategic prowess and leadership skills earned him a reputation as a skilled administrator and warrior.
People
Kazar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kazar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kazar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kazar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kazar 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kazar a common name?
We classify Kazar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kazar most popular?
The single biggest year for Kazar was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kazar is about 3 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 Kazar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kazar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kazar 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 Kazar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kazar 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 Kazar 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 Kazar?
Find out how many people have the name Kazar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.