Hazen Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAY-zen //ˈheɪ.zən//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: 'he who has a strong hold'; Hebrew: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hazen has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "ḥāzôn," which means "vision" or "dream." This term was adopted into various forms in different languages, eventually influencing the development of the name in English. The transition from Hebrew to English typically involved intermediary languages such as Aramaic and Greek, particularly in the context of biblical texts, where the concept of vision holds significant theological importance.
The name may have also been influenced by the Old French term "hasen," which refers to a type of hazel tree, although this connection is less direct. Historically, the name Hazen has been associated with various figures and contexts.
One notable reference is found in the biblical tradition, where visions and dreams are often pivotal in narratives, such as those of the prophets. While there are no prominent saints or monarchs directly named Hazen, the name's thematic connection to vision aligns it with significant biblical events.
The name's introduction into English-speaking contexts likely occurred during the Middle Ages, as biblical names became more prevalent due to the influence of the Christian church and the translation of religious texts, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century. Culturally, the name Hazen carries connotations of foresight and inspiration, resonating with the idea of having a vision for the future.
This symbolic association has allowed the name to endure in various forms throughout history. The name may also have regional significance in certain areas, where it has been adopted into local traditions or family lineages.
The diminutive form "Haze" may also be used informally, reflecting a more contemporary adaptation of the name while maintaining its original essence.
Famous people named Hazen
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Hazen Audel is a television host and survivalist best known for Primal Survivor and Survive the Tribe.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hazen was first seen in the United States in 1896.
Hazen has ranked as high as #3600 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Michigan, Utah, Texas, Maine, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Hazen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Hazen 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 Hazen 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 Hazen.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | 90 | 7 |
| 2024 | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| 2023 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 2022 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 | 64 | 57 | 7 |
| 2020 | 67 | 59 | 8 |
| 2019 | 91 | 81 | 10 |
| 2018 | 68 | 61 | 7 |
| 2017 | 56 | 51 | 5 |
| 2016 | 80 | 69 | 11 |
| 2015 | 62 | 50 | 12 |
| 2014 | 66 | 61 | 5 |
| 2013 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 2012 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 2011 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 2010 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2009 | 41 | 36 | 5 |
| 2008 | 36 | 31 | 5 |
| 2007 | 48 | 43 | 5 |
| 2006 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2005 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2001 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1979 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1973 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1961 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1958 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1957 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1956 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1952 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1951 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1950 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1949 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1947 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1946 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1945 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1944 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1942 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1941 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1940 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1938 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1937 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1936 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1935 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1934 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1933 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1932 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1931 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1930 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1929 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1928 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1927 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1926 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1925 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1924 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1923 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1922 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1921 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1920 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1919 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1918 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1917 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1916 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1915 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1914 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1913 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1912 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1910 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1908 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1903 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1902 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1898 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1896 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Top States for Hazen (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 |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| OK | 6 | |
| CA | 6 |