Tazz
A boy's name of American English origin with 58 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A heap of tangles or knots, especially in hair.
Tazz is a boy's baby name of Australian English or American English origin, likely a creative form of Tasmania (the Australian island state) or a diminutive of names like Tasman. The double-z gives it a sharp, energetic visual quality.
Bold and unconventional, Tazz is for parents who want a name with wild energy built into every letter — sharp, quick, and impossible to confuse with anything else.
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Tazz is cataloged under the American English naming tradition. Names from the American English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Tazz has been recorded as a boy's name since 1990, with 58 total births. Browse the American English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tazz has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #12324 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | #14036 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 41 | #7845 | — |
The Story of Tazz
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Tazz is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Tazz are most likely born between 1990 and 2003.
How rare is Tazz?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tazz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 1990s with 41 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tazz by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1990–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13975 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10673 |
| 2017 | 5 | #14036 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8767 |
| 1994 | 9 | #6308 |
| 1993 | 9 | #6170 |
| 1992 | 5 | #9666 |
| 1991 | 6 | #8136 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8020 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2024