Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Jazer

Name: Popularity of the name Jazer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jazer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Jazer was a city east of the Jordan River, in or near Gilead, inhabited by the Amorites. It was taken by a special expedition sent by Moses to conquer it towards the end of the Israelites' Exodus journey from Egypt. From the Septuagint it appears that Jazer was on the border of Ammon.

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#11,037 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2021

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#11037

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jazer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Jazer

Jazer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 6 Jazers were born — ranking #11,037 that year. As of 2026, Jazer ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Jazers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Jazer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jazer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Geezer
Jazzer
Jaser
Jaz
Juicer
Djoser
Josser
Chooser
Jizz
Jeer
Jitter
Ges

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jazer

What does the name Jazer mean?

How popular is Jazer in 2026?

In 2026, Jazer ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jazer most popular?

Jazer reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #11,037 that year with 6 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jazer most popular?

Jazer has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jazer.

Is Jazer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jazer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jazer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jazer include Ensley, Mcrae, Lavont. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jazer

Jazer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Jazer's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #11,037. Use the chart and map above to compare Jazer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.