Yazzie
A Navajo name meaning "small" or "little one".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Yazzie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yazzie today is around 100 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yazzie births was 1935 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yazzie. 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
- • The typical person named Yazzie is about 100 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Yazzies were born before 1936.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yazzie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1935
5 babies that year
Average age
100
years old
1935 SSA rank
#4,143
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Yazzie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yazzie 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 Yazzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yazzie
The given name Yazzie has its origins in the Navajo language, spoken by the Navajo people, a Native American tribe located in the Southwestern United States. The name likely derives from the Navajo word "yazhi," which translates to "small," or "little one." This suggests that Yazzie was initially used as a term of endearment for a child or a diminutive form of another name.
Historically, the Navajo people have a rich oral tradition, and many of their names are deeply rooted in their culture, myths, and beliefs. However, there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that specifically mention the name Yazzie. It is believed to have emerged organically within the Navajo community over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yazzie can be found in the late 19th century. Yazzie Begay, a prominent Navajo leader and warrior, was born around 1865 and played a significant role in the negotiations between the Navajo Nation and the United States government during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yazzie. For instance, Yazzie King (1916-1993) was a renowned Navajo painter and potter, known for her intricate pottery designs and her contributions to preserving Navajo art and culture.
Another prominent figure was Yazzie Littlefair (1923-2010), a Navajo Code Talker who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. The Code Talkers played a crucial role in transmitting coded messages that were indecipherable to enemy forces, contributing significantly to the Allied victories in the Pacific theater.
In the realm of literature, Yazzie Yazzie (1927-2018) was a celebrated Navajo author and poet, whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the human experience. Her poetry was widely acclaimed for its lyrical beauty and cultural insights.
Lastly, Yazzie Johnson (1941-2021) was a renowned Navajo artist and educator, whose paintings and sculptures captured the essence of Navajo life and traditions. He was also a dedicated teacher, passing on his knowledge and love for art to generations of students.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have carried the name Yazzie with pride and have contributed significantly to their respective communities and to the broader understanding and appreciation of Navajo culture.
People
Yazzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yazzie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yazzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yazzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yazzie 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Yazzie a common name?
We classify Yazzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yazzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Yazzie was 1935, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yazzie is about 100 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 Yazzie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yazzie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yazzie 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 Yazzie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yazzie 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 Yazzie 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 Yazzie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.