The nameHazel
Hazel is an English girl's name taken from the tree. Popular around 1900, it has come back strongly in the United States.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Hazel comes from the hazel tree, Old English hæsel. The word also describes a light brown eye colour.
Origin
English, one of the plant names that spread in the late 19th century.
History
Hazel was in the American top 100 from 1886 to 1936 and has been there again since 2015, reaching 18th place in 1897 and again in 2023. Hazel Grace Lancaster, heroine of The Fault in Our Stars, helped its return.
Famous people named Hazel
- Hazel Scott, pianist
- Hazel Blears, politician
Popularity of the name Hazel
Hazel in the United States
Hazel was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 59,627 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Hazel. Its rise began around 1888, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Hazel in the United States were born before 1926, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 6,082 births a year on average, against 4,902 in the five years before.
Hazel in the United Kingdom
Hazel was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,174 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Hazel. Half of all babies named Hazel in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 564 births a year on average, against 327 in the five years before.
Hazel in Ireland
Hazel in France
Sibling names for Hazel
Names from the same generation as Hazel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hazel mean?
Hazel comes from the hazel tree, Old English hæsel. The word also describes a light brown eye colour.
What is the origin of the name Hazel?
English, one of the plant names that spread in the late 19th century.
Is Hazel a girl's or a boy's name?
Hazel is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Hazel?
In 2024, Hazel was the 19th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 6,401 births.
What are good sibling names for Hazel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Willow, Ivy, Violet and June for a sister, Rowan, Everett, Bennett and Hudson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hazel?
Hazel Scott, pianist; Hazel Blears, politician.