Jazier
An Arabic masculine name meaning "abundant, plentiful".
Name Census estimates that about 217 living Americans carry the first name Jazier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jazier today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazier births was 2007 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazier. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
217
~ 1 in 1,579,513 Americans
Peak year
2007
16 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,284
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jazier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazier from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 101 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jazier remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazier by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jazier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazier
The name Jazier is a relatively obscure and uncommon given name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East or North Africa, possibly derived from Arabic or Persian roots, but its precise etymology remains elusive.
One theory suggests that Jazier may have evolved from the Arabic word "jazir," which means "island" or "peninsula." This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals hailing from coastal or island regions. However, this connection is tenuous at best, and further research is needed to substantiate this claim.
Another hypothesis proposes that Jazier might be a variation of the Persian name "Javier," which itself is derived from the Basque name "Xabier." This name has its origins in the Basque region of Spain and is often associated with the Catholic Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary renowned for his extensive travels and missionary work in Asia.
Unfortunately, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that clearly document the use of the name Jazier in its current form. This lack of documentation makes it challenging to trace its origins and evolution with certainty.
Despite its obscurity, a few notable individuals have borne the name Jazier throughout history. One such person was Jazier al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Arabic scholar and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula. His writings on metaphysics and logic were influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another prominent figure was Jazier ibn Khaldun, a 14th-century Arab historiographer and philosopher from present-day Tunisia. He is renowned for his seminal work, the Muqaddimah, which is considered a pioneering work in the fields of historiography, sociology, and economics.
In the realm of literature, Jazier al-Asfahani was a 10th-century Persian poet and scholar known for his contributions to the development of Arabic literary criticism and theory. His works, such as the Kitab al-Aghani, are celebrated for their insights into Arabic poetry and culture.
Moving into the modern era, Jazier al-Saadi was a 20th-century Iraqi painter and artist whose works captured the essence of Arab culture and traditions. His vibrant and expressive paintings earned him recognition throughout the Middle East and beyond.
Lastly, Jazier Khayat was a prominent Syrian businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to educational and charitable initiatives in his home country. His legacy continues to inspire others to support causes that uplift communities and promote social progress.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the name Jazier, the scarcity of historical records and the name's obscurity make it challenging to establish definitive connections or draw conclusive inferences about its origins and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Jazier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazier as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jazier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 217 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazier going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,579,513 US residents.
Is Jazier a common name?
We classify Jazier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 219 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazier most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazier was 2007, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazier is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jazier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jazier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazier in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jazier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jazier in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jazier can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jazier as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jazier, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.