Mazzy
A feminine diminutive form of the names Maisie or Marjorie.
Name Census estimates that about 894 living Americans carry the first name Mazzy. It is a predominantly female name (99.4% of registrations). The average person named Mazzy today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mazzy births was 2012 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mazzy. 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
894
~ 1 in 383,394 Americans
Peak year
2012
48 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2021 SSA rank
#4,522
Tracked since 1996
Gender
Gender distribution for Mazzy
Out of the 904 babies given the name Mazzy since 1880, 99.4% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Mazzy as a male name
- Ranked #13,404 in 2021
- 5 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Mazzy as a female name
- Ranked #4,522 in 2024
- 31 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (48 births)
Popularity
Mazzy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mazzy from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 382 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mazzy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mazzy 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 Mazzy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mazzys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Mazzy, while Oregon, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mazzy
The given name Mazzy is a diminutive form of the name Mariamne, which has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language. Mariamne was a popular name among Jewish women during the Hellenistic period, and it is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "bitter" or "beloved of God." The name Mazzy likely emerged as a nickname or shortened version of Mariamne in the Middle Ages.
Mazzy's origins can be traced back to the Middle East, particularly the regions of ancient Judea and Samaria, where Aramaic was the common language spoken by the Jewish population. The name Mariamne was borne by several notable figures in Jewish history, including Mariamne I, the wife of Herod the Great, the famous king of Judea in the 1st century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazzy can be found in the writings of the 12th-century English historian William of Malmesbury, who mentioned a woman named Mazzy de Montfort in his accounts of the Norman conquest of England. This suggests that the name had already gained some currency in Europe by the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Mazzy. One example is Mazzy Star, the stage name of the American singer-songwriter Hope Sandoval, who was born in 1966 and is known for her work with the dream pop band of the same name. Another is Mazzy Grace, a British singer-songwriter born in 1982, who has released several albums and has gained a following in the indie music scene.
In the realm of literature, Mazzy is the name of a character in the novel "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold, published in 2002. The book, which deals with themes of loss and grief, features Mazzy as a young girl who befriends the protagonist, Susie Salmon.
Another notable Mazzy is Mazzy Melwood, a New Zealand artist and sculptor born in 1946, known for her works in various media, including bronze, glass, and ceramic. Her sculptures often explore themes of nature and the human form.
It is worth noting that while the name Mazzy has enjoyed some popularity throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other diminutive forms of Mariamne, such as Mary or Marie. Nevertheless, its unique sound and historical roots have contributed to its enduring appeal as a given name.
People
Mazzy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mazzy 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
Mazzy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mazzy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 894 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mazzy 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 383,394 US residents.
Is Mazzy a common name?
We classify Mazzy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 904 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mazzy most popular?
The single biggest year for Mazzy was 2012, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mazzy is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mazzy a female name?
Yes, 99.4% of people registered as Mazzy 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.