Kazz
A boy's name of American origin with 36 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Kazz, you're looking at a name that fewer than 36 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Kazz a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Kazz ranks #6631 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kazz is a boy's baby name of American origin, a creative nickname-style name derived from Kazimir (from Slavic, meaning 'destroyer of peace' or 'proclamation of peace') or as a standalone phonetic name with the energy of jazz music in its construction.
Kazz has the sharp, buzzing quality of a jazz chord — all consonants and energy, a name that sounds like improvisation and late nights in a dimly lit club. It is minimal, memorable, and impossible to mispronounce.
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In the American context, Kazz is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1992–2024). Its American 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, Kazz is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #6631), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kazz has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Kazz
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Kazz is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kazz are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Kazz?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Kazz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1992–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #6631 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11552 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11473 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11469 |
| 1992 | 5 | #9134 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024