Hazel
Hazel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛheΙͺzΙl/
Meaning and origin of Hazel
- A female given name from English from the plant or colour hazel. Popular in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.
How popular is Hazel?
Since 1880, 302,580 girls and 2,889 boys in the U.S. have been named Hazel (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #438 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #21 for girls, with 6,342 babies given the name.
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Hazel FAQ
What does the name Hazel mean?
A female given name from English from the plant or colour hazel. Popular in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century.
What is the origin of the name Hazel?
Hazel is listed as a name of English from the plant or colour hazel origin.
How popular is the name Hazel?
Since 1880, 302,580 girls and 2,889 boys in the U.S. have been named Hazel (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #18 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #438 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #21 for girls, with 6,342 babies given the name.
Is Hazel a boy or girl name?
Hazel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 302,580 girls and 2,889 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.