Hazel Girl

Popularity: #21 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAY-zuhl //ˈheɪ.zəl//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: The hazel tree; nut

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hazel originates from the Old English word "hæsel," which referred to the hazel tree, a plant known for its nuts and flexible branches. This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "*hazwō," which also relates to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German "hasal" and the Old Norse "hesli." The name entered the English language during the early medieval period, becoming associated not only with the tree but also with the qualities of wisdom and protection, as hazel trees were often linked to divination and magic in various cultures.

Historically, the name Hazel gained prominence in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the context of literature and the arts. It appears in notable works such as George Eliot's novel "Middlemarch" published in 1871, where the character of Hazel is depicted with depth and complexity.

The name also has biblical connections, as the hazel tree is mentioned in various texts, symbolizing fertility and prosperity, which contributed to its cultural resonance. In addition to its literary significance, Hazel has been associated with various traditions and folklore.

In Celtic mythology, the hazel tree is revered as a source of wisdom and inspiration, often linked to the stories of the Salmon of Knowledge. This connection to wisdom further solidified the name's symbolic meaning over the centuries.

The name has also been used in various diminutive forms, such as Haze, which reflect its enduring appeal. Overall, the name Hazel carries a rich tapestry of linguistic roots and cultural significance, rooted in nature and tradition.

Famous people named Hazel

In this section, you will find notable people named Hazel. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Hazel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Hazel who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Hazel Scott is a pianist and actress best known for Rhapsody in Blue, The Heat's On, and her performances on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Hazel Mae is a television personality best known for her work as a sports anchor on NESN and as a host on various sports programs.

Fictional characters named Hazel

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Hazel Grace Lancaster is a fictional character from the novel and film The Fault in Our Stars. She is a teenager battling cancer who navigates love and loss while attending a support group.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Hazel, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Hazel. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HazelinaHattieHollyHavenHeidiHildaHannahHarlow

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hazel was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Hazel has ranked as high as #56 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, California, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Hazel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Hazel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Hazel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Hazel.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6,342 24 6,318
2024 6,477 45 6,432
2023 6,217 24 6,193
2022 6,189 28 6,161
2021 6,046 31 6,015
2020 5,538 19 5,519
2019 5,470 6 5,464
2018 4,967 16 4,951
2017 5,062 15 5,047
2016 4,699 17 4,682
2015 4,314 12 4,302
2014 2,917 8 2,909
2013 2,063 6 2,057
2012 1,785 0 1,785
2011 1,489 8 1,481
2010 1,248 7 1,241
2009 1,132 6 1,126
2008 974 7 967
2007 920 11 909
2006 682 0 682
2005 578 0 578
2004 411 7 404
2003 385 0 385
2002 319 5 314
2001 324 5 319
2000 246 0 246
1999 231 0 231
1998 219 0 219
1997 192 0 192
1996 171 0 171
1995 167 5 162
1994 153 7 146
1993 147 0 147
1992 143 0 143
1991 127 0 127
1990 145 0 145
1989 154 0 154
1988 111 0 111
1987 141 0 141
1986 121 0 121
1985 124 5 119
1984 117 0 117
1983 90 0 90
1982 120 0 120
1981 131 0 131
1980 132 0 132
1979 112 0 112
1978 132 0 132
1977 127 0 127
1976 122 7 115
1975 134 0 134
1974 141 5 136
1973 141 0 141
1972 176 7 169
1971 188 0 188
1970 240 5 235
1969 217 5 212
1968 247 6 241
1967 263 7 256
1966 301 0 301
1965 343 0 343
1964 379 16 363
1963 428 8 420
1962 464 17 447
1961 522 8 514
1960 587 10 577
1959 598 13 585
1958 658 0 658
1957 760 14 746
1956 788 17 771
1955 928 18 910
1954 1,049 13 1,036
1953 1,059 18 1,041
1952 1,079 21 1,058
1951 1,165 17 1,148
1950 1,199 17 1,182
1949 1,338 18 1,320
1948 1,369 21 1,348
1947 1,585 27 1,558
1946 1,553 32 1,521
1945 1,463 24 1,439
1944 1,689 30 1,659
1943 1,895 43 1,852
1942 1,943 32 1,911
1941 2,011 30 1,981
1940 2,112 44 2,068
1939 2,139 38 2,101
1938 2,385 48 2,337
1937 2,386 40 2,346
1936 2,551 39 2,512
1935 2,751 57 2,694
1934 2,853 42 2,811
1933 3,075 45 3,030
1932 3,393 53 3,340
1931 3,564 56 3,508
1930 3,941 53 3,888
1929 4,231 67 4,164
1928 4,696 47 4,649
1927 5,147 51 5,096
1926 5,363 60 5,303
1925 5,837 59 5,778
1924 6,413 71 6,342
1923 6,312 66 6,246
1922 6,826 69 6,757
1921 7,415 74 7,341
1920 7,387 79 7,308
1919 7,509 79 7,430
1918 7,680 65 7,615
1917 7,355 70 7,285
1916 7,293 79 7,214
1915 7,160 68 7,092
1914 5,385 61 5,324
1913 4,627 38 4,589
1912 4,243 46 4,197
1911 3,317 27 3,290
1910 3,060 28 3,032
1909 2,733 25 2,708
1908 2,727 29 2,698
1907 2,549 19 2,530
1906 2,326 11 2,315
1905 2,367 16 2,351
1904 2,325 24 2,301
1903 2,155 16 2,139
1902 2,253 15 2,238
1901 2,116 19 2,097
1900 2,440 15 2,425
1899 2,045 12 2,033
1898 2,451 12 2,439
1897 2,354 15 2,339
1896 2,237 11 2,226
1895 2,265 13 2,252
1894 2,113 10 2,103
1893 2,065 13 2,052
1892 1,909 12 1,897
1891 1,460 13 1,447
1890 1,374 8 1,366
1889 1,064 8 1,056
1888 911 13 898
1887 509 5 504
1886 435 6 429
1885 281 0 281
1884 209 0 209
1883 123 0 123
1882 73 0 73
1881 50 0 50
1880 21 0 21

Top States for Hazel (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 621
10%
TX 546
9%
OH 269
4%
FL 268
4%
NC 217
3%
MI 215
3%
PA 215
3%
TN 214
3%
NY 206
3%
GA 199
3%
WA 194
3%
IL 194
3%
IN 175
3%
MO 174
3%
MN 161
3%
CO 159
2%
VA 157
2%
UT 152
2%
AZ 149
2%
WI 127
2%
KY 122
2%
MD 110
2%
MA 106
2%
OR 105
2%
NJ 104
2%
OK 95
1%
IA 95
1%
ID 91
1%
AL 88
1%
SC 88
1%
LA 84
1%
AR 82
1%
KS 77
1%
NE 66
1%
MS 57
1%
CT 53
1%
NV 44
1%
ME 37
1%
NH 33
1%
WV 33
1%
MT 30
0%
ND 28
0%
SD 27
0%
NM 26
0%
RI 22
0%
AK 20
0%
WY 18
0%
VT 15
0%
DE 14
0%
DC 12
0%
HI 12
0%