Hazelle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAZ-el //ˈhæz.əl//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: hazel tree; French: little hazel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hazelle is derived from the Old English word "haesel," which refers to the hazel tree, a plant known for its nuts and flexible wood. The etymology traces back to Proto-Germanic roots, where it is linked to the term "hazalaz." This term evolved through various languages, including Old High German "hasal" and Middle Dutch "hazele," before making its way into English.
The transition into the modern form "Hazelle" likely occurred in the 19th century, influenced by the trend of using nature-inspired names and the addition of the feminine suffix "-elle," which adds a softer, more elegant touch to the name. Historically, the hazel tree has held significant cultural importance in various traditions.
In ancient Celtic culture, hazel trees were associated with wisdom and inspiration, often linked to the mythological figure of the salmon of knowledge. The name's connection to nature and its symbolic meanings contributed to its resonance in literature and folklore.
Additionally, the hazel tree is mentioned in several historical texts, including the works of medieval herbalists who recognized its medicinal properties. The name Hazelle, while not widely documented in historical records, carries with it the weight of the natural world and its associations with fertility and protection.
In some traditions, hazel branches were used as wands for divination, further embedding the name within a rich tapestry of cultural significance. The diminutive form "Hazel" has been more commonly used, but the variant "Hazelle" offers a unique twist that reflects the enduring appeal of nature-themed names throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hazelle was first seen in the United States in 1888.
Hazelle has ranked as high as #2203 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa.
In the past 5 years the name Hazelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hazelle 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 Hazelle 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 Hazelle.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 20 |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 |
| 2021 | 24 | 24 |
| 2020 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 19 | 19 |
| 2017 | 12 | 12 |
| 2016 | 26 | 26 |
| 2015 | 23 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 | 16 |
| 2013 | 17 | 17 |
| 2012 | 24 | 24 |
| 2011 | 19 | 19 |
| 2010 | 18 | 18 |
| 2009 | 19 | 19 |
| 2008 | 17 | 17 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 1931 | 10 | 10 |
| 1930 | 6 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | 7 | 7 |
| 1924 | 14 | 14 |
| 1923 | 18 | 18 |
| 1922 | 14 | 14 |
| 1921 | 17 | 17 |
| 1920 | 29 | 29 |
| 1919 | 34 | 34 |
| 1918 | 20 | 20 |
| 1917 | 30 | 30 |
| 1916 | 28 | 28 |
| 1915 | 34 | 34 |
| 1914 | 34 | 34 |
| 1913 | 18 | 18 |
| 1912 | 13 | 13 |
| 1911 | 15 | 15 |
| 1910 | 14 | 14 |
| 1908 | 9 | 9 |
| 1907 | 11 | 11 |
| 1906 | 6 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1904 | 11 | 11 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 |
| 1900 | 8 | 8 |
| 1899 | 7 | 7 |
| 1898 | 11 | 11 |
| 1897 | 14 | 14 |
| 1896 | 16 | 16 |
| 1895 | 8 | 8 |
| 1894 | 8 | 8 |
| 1893 | 9 | 9 |
| 1892 | 8 | 8 |
| 1891 | 5 | 5 |
| 1890 | 10 | 10 |
| 1888 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Hazelle (2018)
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 | 6 |