Azzan
A boy's name with 70 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Azzan is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew 'azzan meaning 'very strong' or 'powerful,' from the root 'az (strength, power). In the Hebrew Bible, Azzan was the father of Paltiel, one of the tribal representatives assigned to divide the land of Canaan.
Azzan is a genuinely rare Hebrew name with a clean, strong sound. The doubled -zz- gives it visual energy that matches its meaning — this is a name that carries real strength in its construction as well as its etymology. A name for the Hebrew Bible enthusiast who wants something completely off the beaten path.
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In the American context, Azzan is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1999–2018). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 70 total births, Azzan exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azzan has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1999.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42 | #10316 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 22 | #10950 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #8805 | — |
The Story of Azzan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Azzan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Azzan are most likely born between 2002 and 2018.
How rare is Azzan?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azzan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 42 births that decade.
Azzan by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1999–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #10920 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12296 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8184 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7109 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12484 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10905 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12560 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11647 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8744 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10850 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8805 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2018