Taz is an unisex given name of unknown origin, though it's often associated with the cartoon character Taz from the Looney Tunes series created by Warner Bros. The name gained popularity in the 1990s after the release of the first "Taz-Mania" movie in 1994. It is often spelled simply as "Taz," but variant spellings include "Tahz," "Tazz," and "Tace." As a given name, Taz has been used for both boys and girls, with its popularity peaking in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
"The name Taz peaked in popularity during the mid-90s to early 2000s, with a significant increase in births from 1992 onwards. However, it has since seen a decline, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded after 2017."