Hazel
Hazel first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 7,615 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,318.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Hazel popular?
Rising Hazel has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 36,638 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33,919 | |
| 2000s | 5,930 | |
| 1990s | 1,683 | |
| 1980s | 1,236 | |
| 1970s | 1,489 | |
| 1960s | 3,674 | |
| 1950s | 9,135 | |
| 1940s | 16,657 | |
| 1930s | 28,567 | |
| 1920s | 58,984 | |
| 1910s | 57,068 | |
| 1900s | 23,802 | |
| 1890s | 20,154 | |
| 1880s | 3,644 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Hazel mean?
Hazel comes from the hazel tree and its nut, from the Old English hæsel. One of the botanical names that flourished in the Victorian era, it has enjoyed a strong revival.
Variants & spellings
- Hazell
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hazel mean?
Hazel means The hazel tree. Hazel comes from the hazel tree and its nut, from the Old English hæsel. One of the botanical names that flourished in the Victorian era, it has enjoyed a strong revival.
What is the origin of the name Hazel?
Hazel is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Hazel?
Hazel is pronounced “HAY-zul.”
Is Hazel a boy or a girl name?
Hazel is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Hazel a popular name right now?
Hazel has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Hazel?
In 2025, Hazel ranked #21 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Hazel most popular?
Hazel was most popular in 1918, when about 7,615 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Hazel?
Names similar to Hazel include Ivy, Willow, Hazel, Violet.
What names go well with Hazel?
English names that pair well with Hazel include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.