Hazel
Hazel is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
The hazel tree or hazelnut.
Origin and history
Hazel is derived from the Old English word for the hazel tree or hazelnut. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has experienced a major vintage revival in the United States in recent decades. It is widely used as a nature-inspired classic name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
302,580 babies in the United States have been named Hazel since 1880. It ranks #128 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #26.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.8 %)
- NC (5.5 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
- GA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,644 |
| 1890-1900 | 20,154 |
| 1900-1910 | 23,802 |
| 1910-1920 | 57,068 |
| 1920-1930 | 58,984 |
| 1930-1940 | 28,567 |
| 1940-1950 | 16,657 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,135 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,674 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,489 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,236 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,683 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,930 |
| 2010-2019 | 33,919 |
| 2020-2029 | 36,638 |
Famous people named Hazel
- Hazel Scott: musician, pianist
- Hazel Keech: actress, model
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the hazel tree, which was historically associated with wisdom and protection in European folklore.
- After peaking in popularity around the turn of the 20th century, Hazel returned to the U.S. Top 50 in the 2010s and 2020s.