Hazel: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HAY-zul · 2 syllables
Hazel means “the hazel tree”, from English.
Unadapted borrowing from English Hazel.
- Meaning
- the hazel tree
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HAY-zul
- US rank (2025)
- #21
- US babies a year
- about 6,271 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Nature
How popular is Hazel?
Hazel was the #21 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,342 babies. It’s rising: up 148% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Most popular in Wyoming (#4), Idaho (#6), North Dakota (#7), Utah (#7), Oregon (#8), Minnesota (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #21 |
| England & Wales | #153 |
| Scotland | #170 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #55 |
| France | #629 |
| Canada | #40 |
| Australia | #6 |
How old are people named Hazel?
Half of US adults named Hazel are older than 72; most are between 19 and 93. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Hazel
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Rising girl names
- Nature girl names
- English girl names
Questions about Hazel
What does the name Hazel mean?
Hazel means “the hazel tree”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Hazel?
Hazel is pronounced HAY-zul.
How popular is the name Hazel?
Hazel was the #21 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,342 babies. It’s rising: up 148% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Hazel?
Half of US adults named Hazel are older than 72. Most are between 19 and 93.