Chazz
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,316 recorded births. Also given to 29 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Chazz tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 1,316 recorded births and a peak of 91 in 1996, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Chazz a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Chazz ranks #12624 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Chazz is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a creative variant of Chas or Chase — possibly a variant of Charles (from the Germanic Karl, 'free man') or Chez, or a phonetic rendering of a Hebrew-influenced name. The double-z gives any name a visual punch and a buzzing, energetic quality that makes it impossible to overlook.
Chazz is a name that buzzes — the double-z carrying the same energy as jazz, fizz, pizzazz, a name that arrives with an extra dose of the letter that sounds like electricity and refuses to be quiet. A name of effortless, built-in energy.
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In the American context, Chazz is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1979–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Chazz is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #12624), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Chazz was #3377 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12624, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | #10646 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 168 | #5727 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 407 | #2743 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 535 | #1793 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 175 | #3328 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #6201 | — |
The Story of Chazz
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1996, Chazz is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Chazz are most likely born between 1986 and 2006.
How rare is Chazz?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Chazz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, peaked in the 1990s with 535 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Chazz by the numbers
- Would fill 27 school buses
- Meeting one Chazz per day would take 3.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(45 years, 1979–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12624 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11067 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9140 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9751 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6153 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8278 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7665 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4979 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5551 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5289 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6309 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4894 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4684 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3467 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3486 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3115 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2930 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2792 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2715 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3377 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Chazz as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Chazz has also been given to 29 girls in the U.S. since 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2024