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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Hazel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Haze|Hazelann
English◈ Unisex · 35% boy · 65% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Hazel

◈

HAY-zul · 2 syllables

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Girl
#19
→ Stable
Girl
#19
Popularity score: 70
→ Stable
Peak
#18 in 2023
5yr
-1 ranks
Velocity
-1
Birth frequency
17.8 per 10,000 births
Boy
#2837
Popularity score: 20
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2837 in 2024
5yr
+1546 ranks
Velocity
+1546
Birth frequency
1.3 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2837 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Hazel

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2837

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #19 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Hazel

Popularity score: 70  ·  SSA Rank: #19

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-1 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
25
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureTreeEnglish originUnisex2-syllableVintageWhimsicalBotanicalGroundedWarmModern botanical trendGender-neutral
Character
natural wisdomgrounded strengthquiet observationearthy authenticitysteady resilience
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Hazels

professionalversatileartisticpioneeringresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Hazel is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #19 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -1 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#19 · common
Hazel at a Glance
Meaning:From the hazel tree, a symbol of wisdom and protection in Celtic and Germanic traditions. The tree's nuts were valued for their nutritional and medicinal properties.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#18 in 2023
5yr change:-1 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #19 · Boy #2837
Notable bearers
Hazel Scott
Jazz pianist and singer
Hazel Dormán
British actor
Hazel O'Connor
British singer-songwriter
Hazel Keech
British model and actress
Hazel Findlay
British rock climber
Similar Sound
Hayes◈Hailey◈Hadley◈Hazael◈Hazel◈
Similar Style
IvyVioletWillow◈Olive◈Wren◈Sage◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hazel
Hazel◈IvyWren◈Rowan◈IrisSawyer◈Beckett◈August◈
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Olive◈
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Wren◈
Celtic · #213
→ Stable
Sage◈
English · #146
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Hazel illustration
Name Intelligence
Hazel · Overview
Summary

Hazel is an English unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #19 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 24/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
35% boy · 65% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Vintage · Whimsical character
Hazel carries a warm, grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #19, you will likely encounter other Hazels. Consider whether that matters to you.
Domain taken
hazel.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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