boys' name · peaked 1996

Chazz

Every Chazz since 1979 — 1,350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#12,387
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Chazz
Peak year
1996
96 babies
All-time total
1,350
since 1979

The story of Chazz

Chazz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,387 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1979, 1,350 American babies have been named Chazz. Its peak came in 1996, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chazz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Chazz year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #12,387
2024 5 #12,673
2023 6 #11,078
2022 8 #9,148
2021
2020 7 #9,755
2019 14 #6,157
2018 9 #8,281
2017 10 #7,669
2016 19 #4,980
2015 16 #5,552
2014 17 #5,290
2013 13 #6,310
2012 19 #4,895
2011 20 #4,686
2010 31 #3,468
2009 31 #3,487
2008 37 #3,115
2007 40 #2,930
2006 41 #2,792
2005 40 #2,715
2004 28 #3,378
2003 34 #2,858
2002 50 #2,132
2001 46 #2,222
2000 60 #1,802
1995 5 #13,840 60 #1,562
1990 41 #1,877
1985 18 #2,730
1980 6 #5,631
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Famous people named Chazz

  1. Chazz Palminteri Actor · b. 1952

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Chazz in 2025?

Chazz ranked #12,387 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Chazz?

1,350 babies have been named Chazz in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Chazz most popular?

Chazz peaked in 1996, when 96 newborns received the name.

Is Chazz a boy or girl name?

Chazz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Chazz rising or falling?

Chazz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Chazz?

Well-known people named Chazz include Chazz Palminteri (actor).

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