Hazen
Hazen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hedged enclosure or valley of hares.
Origin and history
Hazen is an English surname turned given name, historically derived from a place name meaning hedged enclosure or hares' valley. It has been used steadily in the United States since the late 19th century as a distinctive alternative to names like Hayden or Hazael. Recent SSA data shows a slight rise in popularity, making it a modern-sounding yet traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,327 babies in the United States have been named Hazen since 1880. It ranks #2684 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1487.
States where it is most popular
- MI (35.6 %)
- UT (17.7 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- ME (9 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 163 |
| 1920-1930 | 249 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 100 |
| 1950-1960 | 74 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 298 |
| 2010-2019 | 563 |
| 2020-2029 | 444 |
Famous people named Hazen
- Hazen Audel: Television Host, Survivalist
- Hazen S. Pingree: Politician, Governor
Fun facts
- The surname originally referred to people living near a hedged area or a valley inhabited by hares in medieval England.
- It has been continuously recorded as a masculine given name in U.S. birth records since at least 1880.