Hazel
How to say it: HAY-zul · /ˈheɪzəl/
From Old English 'haesel', the hazel tree; used as a given name since the late 19th century, evoking a warm brownish-green color.
Hazel was the 32nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,318 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #21 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #32 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6,318 |
| Share of births | 1 in 521 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #21 |
| In France, 2025 | #540 among girls’ names, 70 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After shining in the 1890s, Hazel faded toward a low in the 1980s. It remains well below the early high, though further rise is expected.
What goes with it
Breathy and leafy with a tender finish, Hazel feels rooted in nature and color. Violet shares its garden charm.
Middle names that flow with Hazel →
Nicknames
- Haze
Other spellings
Honouring a Hazel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hazel is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #540 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #71. Ireland: #56.
Famous people named Hazel
- Hazel Brugger (born 1993)Swiss comedian
- Hazel Keech (born 1987)British actress and model
- Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman (1886–1974)US tennis and badminton player
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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