Azzie
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 947 recorded births. Also given to 22 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Azzie is a one-syllable girl's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With 947 recorded U.S. births since 1888, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Azzie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Azzie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Azalea or Azaria, from the Hebrew Azaryah, meaning 'helped by God' or 'God has helped.' It may also be a short form of Arizona, used as a given name in the American West.
Azzie has the cheerful, old-fashioned informality of a vintage nickname — short, bright, and easy to call across a yard. Used mostly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has the kind of warmth that makes vintage names feel like heirlooms worth revisiting.
EtymologyShow more
Azzie is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Azzie has been recorded as a girl's name since 1888, with 947 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azzie has 71+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1888.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #12578 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 16 | #6380 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 49 | #4920 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 115 | #2924 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 164 | #2099 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 254 | #1714 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 183 | #1607 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 87 | #1376 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 59 | #1255 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 15 | #1000 | — |
The Story of Azzie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1925, Azzie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Azzie are most likely born between 1915 and 1935.
How rare is Azzie?
With 947 total births on record, Azzie remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1888, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 254 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Azzie by the numbers
- Would fill 20 school buses
- Meeting one Azzie per day would take 2.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(71 years, 1888–1989)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | #12578 |
| 1966 | 5 | #6630 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6605 |
| 1962 | 6 | #5906 |
| 1959 | 6 | #5605 |
| 1958 | 5 | #6162 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3592 |
| 1954 | 5 | #5802 |
| 1953 | 6 | #5081 |
| 1952 | 7 | #4515 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3682 |
| 1949 | 12 | #3012 |
| 1948 | 9 | #3610 |
| 1947 | 11 | #3263 |
| 1946 | 10 | #3241 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2930 |
| 1944 | 16 | #2211 |
| 1943 | 7 | #3829 |
| 1942 | 14 | #2421 |
| 1941 | 13 | #2413 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Azzie as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Azzie has also been given to 22 boys in the U.S. since 1917.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1888–1989