Hazle
Hazle is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hazel tree or reddish-brown color.
Origin and history
Hazle is a variant spelling of Hazel, derived from the Old English word for the hazel tree or hazelnut. Historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become rare in modern times compared to its primary spelling. It offers a vintage nature-inspired charm with a slightly unique spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,442 babies in the United States have been named Hazle since 1880. It ranks #3574 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25 %)
- TN (16.2 %)
- MS (12.1 %)
- OK (9.9 %)
- KY (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 145 |
| 1900-1910 | 177 |
| 1910-1920 | 593 |
| 1920-1930 | 815 |
| 1930-1940 | 368 |
| 1940-1950 | 180 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Hazle
- Hazle Buck Ewing: philanthropist, suffragist
Fun facts
- Hazle emerged as an alternative spelling of Hazel during the late 19th century in the United States.
- Like Hazel, Willow, and Birch, it belongs to the long-standing English tradition of tree-inspired names.