Mazzi
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a shortened form of Maximiliana.
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Mazzi. It is a predominantly male name (94.4% of registrations). The average person named Mazzi today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mazzi births was 2024 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mazzi. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2024
28 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,938
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Mazzi
Mazzi leans heavily male at 94.4% of total registrations, but 8 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mazzi as a male name
- Ranked #3,938 in 2024
- 28 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (28 births)
Mazzi as a female name
- Ranked #12,356 in 2004
- 8 female births in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (8 births)
Popularity
Mazzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mazzi 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 123 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
Mazzi 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 Mazzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mazzis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mazzi
The name Mazzi has its origins in the Italian language and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mazza," which means "club" or "mace," referring to a medieval weapon. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with warriors or soldiers who wielded such weapons.
In the 14th century, the name Mazzi appeared in historical records from the city of Florence, Italy. During this time, the name was often used as a surname, indicating a person's occupation or family lineage. However, over the centuries, it evolved into a given name as well.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mazzi was Giovanni Mazzi, a renowned Italian painter who lived from 1435 to 1498. He was known for his frescoes and altarpieces, which adorned various churches and public buildings in Florence and its surrounding regions.
Another notable figure with the name Mazzi was Curzio Mazzi (1572-1644), an Italian scholar and writer from Ferrara. He was a prolific author, known for his works on history, literature, and philosophy, and was highly regarded in academic circles during the Renaissance period.
In the 18th century, Girolamo Mazzi (1730-1801) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer. He designed several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in and around Bologna, including the famous Fountain of Neptune and the reconstruction of the city's ancient aqueduct system.
Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Mazzi (1807-1888) was an Italian patriot and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He was an ardent supporter of Giuseppe Garibaldi and fought alongside him in the battles that ultimately led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
More recently, in the 20th century, Massimo Mazzi (1922-2007) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed several acclaimed films, including "The Scandal" (1976) and "The Seduction of Mimi" (1972), which earned him international recognition and numerous awards.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mazzi. While its origins may be rooted in medieval warfare, the name has transcended various fields and eras, leaving an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.
People
Mazzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mazzi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mazzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mazzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mazzi 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Mazzi a common name?
We classify Mazzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 142 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mazzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mazzi was 2024, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mazzi is about 5 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 Mazzi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mazzi a male name?
Yes, 94.4% of people registered as Mazzi 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 Mazzi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mazzi 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 Mazzi 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 Americans are named Mazzi?
See how many people have the name Mazzi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.