Hazel

Rank 27th Girl Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Hazel was 27th most popular baby name for girls and 76th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 6,153 babies were named Hazel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 546 babies in the United States were named Hazel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Hazel is around 10 to 26 years old.

The name "Hazel" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Hazel is .

Hazel Meaning & Origin

Hazel refers to a type of tree or shrub known for its strong and flexible wood, often conjuring images of wisdom, natural beauty, and resilience.

The name Hazel is described as artistic, earthy and enchanting.

Pronunciation

Hazel is pronounced ha-zel in English. The name Hazel has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Hazel

  • The name Hazel is also a type of tree and its nuts, hazelnuts, are widely used in confectionery to make praline and used in combination with chocolate to make products like Nutella.

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Geography

Where is the name Hazel most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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Similar Sounding Names

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