gender neutral
Hazel
hazelnut tree
About Hazel
Picture a name that conjures autumn walks through forests where light filters through copper-tinted leaves. Hazel possesses remarkable versatility, functioning equally well in boardrooms and art studios, on bylines and name tags. This choice has surged in popularity recently, yet maintains individuality through its connection to both nature and vintage charm. The name suggests intelligence and creativity—someone equally comfortable solving complex problems or crafting beautiful things. Its single-syllable crispness makes it memorable, while its soft beginning prevents it from feeling harsh. Hazel accommodates countless nickname possibilities or stands perfectly alone. It photographs well, sounds pleasant when called across rooms, and ages beautifully from infancy through every life stage.
Popularity of the Name Hazel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #356 | ||||
| 1881 | #217 | ||||
| 1882 | #191 | ||||
| 1883 | #149 | ||||
| 1884 | #122 | ||||
| 1885 | #105 | ||||
| 1886 | #81 | ||||
| 1887 | #72 | ||||
| 1888 | #55 | ||||
| 1889 | #48 | ||||
| 1890 | #37 | ||||
| 1891 | #32 | ||||
| 1892 | #25 | ||||
| 1893 | #22 | ||||
| 1894 | #23 | ||||
| 1895 | #22 | ||||
| 1896 | #22 | ||||
| 1897 | #18 | ||||
| 1898 | #19 | ||||
| 1899 | #26 | ||||
| 1900 | #29 | #49 | |||
| 1901 | #23 | #42 | |||
| 1902 | #25 | #43 | |||
| 1903 | #26 | #41 | |||
| 1904 | #23 | #34 | |||
| 1905 | #25 | #37 | |||
| 1906 | #23 | #35 | |||
| 1907 | #23 | #33 | |||
| 1908 | #24 | #34 | |||
| 1909 | #24 | #28 | |||
| 1910 | #24 | #30 | |||
| 1911 | #25 | #31 | |||
| 1912 | #25 | #26 | |||
| 1913 | #27 | #28 | |||
| 1914 | #29 | #35 | |||
| 1915 | #26 | #38 | |||
| 1916 | #31 | #31 | |||
| 1917 | #31 | #25 | |||
| 1918 | #33 | #30 | |||
| 1919 | #32 | #30 | |||
| 1920 | #34 | #31 | |||
| 1921 | #34 | #24 | |||
| 1922 | #37 | #28 | |||
| 1923 | #40 | #29 | |||
| 1924 | #42 | #34 | |||
| 1925 | #45 | #43 | |||
| 1926 | #48 | #47 | |||
| 1927 | #53 | #47 | |||
| 1928 | #59 | #40 | |||
| 1929 | #64 | #57 | |||
| 1930 | #71 | #45 | |||
| 1931 | #74 | #63 | |||
| 1932 | #75 | #52 | |||
| 1933 | #82 | #47 | |||
| 1934 | #87 | #64 | |||
| 1935 | #92 | #85 | |||
| 1936 | #96 | #76 | |||
| 1937 | #106 | #78 | |||
| 1938 | #111 | #96 | |||
| 1939 | #118 | #79 | |||
| 1940 | #123 | #83 | |||
| 1941 | #131 | #113 | |||
| 1942 | #139 | #111 | |||
| 1943 | #144 | #151 | |||
| 1944 | #147 | #117 | |||
| 1945 | #164 | #137 | |||
| 1946 | #175 | #185 | |||
| 1947 | #183 | #171 | |||
| 1948 | #199 | #148 | |||
| 1949 | #205 | #182 | |||
| 1950 | #219 | #171 | |||
| 1951 | #226 | #175 | |||
| 1952 | #243 | #204 | |||
| 1953 | #251 | #174 | |||
| 1954 | #256 | ||||
| 1955 | #287 | #211 | |||
| 1956 | #315 | #193 | |||
| 1957 | #334 | #217 | |||
| 1958 | #360 | #267 | |||
| 1959 | #391 | #278 | |||
| 1960 | #397 | #328 | |||
| 1961 | #433 | #275 | |||
| 1962 | #458 | ||||
| 1963 | #472 | #266 | |||
| 1964 | #512 | #157 | |||
| 1965 | #515 | #181 | |||
| 1966 | #542 | #155 | |||
| 1967 | #595 | #138 | |||
| 1968 | #619 | #167 | |||
| 1969 | #684 | #167 | |||
| 1970 | #676 | #162 | |||
| 1971 | #773 | #151 | |||
| 1972 | #801 | #394 | #144 | ||
| 1973 | #891 | #126 | |||
| 1974 | #926 | #111 | |||
| 1975 | #945 | #97 | |||
| 1998 | #942 | #283 | #237 | #125 | #862 |
| 1999 | #914 | #341 | #283 | #128 | |
| 2000 | #892 | #309 | #192 | #101 | |
| 2001 | #752 | #372 | #250 | #90 | #858 |
| 2002 | #768 | #438 | #225 | #107 | #953 |
| 2003 | #681 | #349 | #233 | #133 | #861 |
| 2004 | #683 | #382 | #160 | #102 | #654 |
| 2005 | #514 | #296 | #114 | #99 | #492 |
| 2006 | #465 | #320 | #153 | #88 | #443 |
| 2007 | #358 | #327 | #108 | #88 | #345 |
| 2008 | #345 | #365 | #82 | #99 | #318 |
| 2009 | #293 | #387 | #76 | #131 | #383 |
| 2010 | #264 | #358 | #80 | #157 | #342 |
| 2011 | #211 | #370 | #55 | #146 | #227 |
| 2012 | #173 | #308 | #51 | #173 | #211 |
| 2013 | #157 | #305 | #41 | #126 | #175 |
| 2014 | #105 | #261 | #35 | #124 | #133 |
| 2015 | #63 | #227 | #27 | #101 | #80 |
| 2016 | #52 | #205 | #28 | #106 | #68 |
| 2017 | #43 | #200 | #25 | #84 | #66 |
| 2018 | #42 | #185 | #24 | #101 | #53 |
| 2019 | #33 | #151 | #18 | #96 | #50 |
| 2020 | #31 | #163 | #20 | #98 | #48 |
| 2021 | #28 | #158 | #13 | #76 | #41 |
| 2022 | #27 | #117 | #11 | #80 | #38 |
| 2023 | #18 | #96 | #10 | #72 | #30 |
| 2024 | #19 | #77 | #7 | #45 | #27 |
| 2025 | #21 | #75 | #4 | #56 | #23 |
| 1997 | #293 | #303 | #79 | ||
| 1983 | #300 | #100 | |||
| 1984 | #270 | #108 | |||
| 1985 | #307 | #116 | |||
| 1986 | #322 | #105 | |||
| 1987 | #376 | #114 | |||
| 1988 | #234 | #103 | |||
| 1989 | #198 | #98 | |||
| 1990 | #292 | #102 | |||
| 1991 | #192 | #105 | |||
| 1992 | #208 | #100 | |||
| 1993 | #149 | #101 | |||
| 1994 | #252 | #105 | |||
| 1995 | #267 | #91 | |||
| 1996 | #225 | #103 | |||
| 1976 | #95 | ||||
| 1977 | #115 | ||||
| 1978 | #117 | ||||
| 1979 | #132 | ||||
| 1980 | #116 | ||||
| 1981 | #120 | ||||
| 1982 | #107 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Hazel
Names Similar to Hazel
Nicknames for Hazel
- Haze
- Hazey
- Zellie
- Zelly
Famous People Named Hazel
| Hazel Scott | Jazz pianist and singer |
| Hazel McCallion | Canadian politician and former Mayor of Mississauga |
| Hazel Ying Lee | Chinese-American pilot during World War II |
| Hazel Moder | Daughter of American actress Julia Roberts |
| Hazel Keech | British-Indian actress and model |
| Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman | American tennis player and founder of the Wightman Cup |
| Hazel Bryan Massery | Civil rights figure known for her involvement in the Little Rock Nine events |
| Hazel Cosgrove | Scottish judge and Baroness of the UK Supreme Court |
| Hazel Dickens | American bluegrass singer and songwriter |
| Hazel Blears | British politician and former Member of Parliament |
| Hazel Jane Dickens | Canadian actress and singer |
| Hazel McIsaac | Canadian artist and sculptor |
| Hazel Court | British actress known for her roles in horror films |
| Hazel Findlay | British rock climber |
| Hazel O'Connor | Irish singer-songwriter and actress |
| Hazel Henderson | American author and environmentalist |
| Hazel R. O'Leary | Former United States Secretary of Energy |
Characters Named Hazel
| Hazel Grace Lancaster | Protagonist in the novel "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green |
| Hazel Levesque | Character in Rick Riordan's "Heroes of Olympus" series |
| Hazel Motes | Character in Flannery O'Connor's novel "Wise Blood" |
| Hazel Wassername | Character in the TV show "30 Rock" |
| Hazel Hawthorne | Character in the "Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins |
| Hazel Armstrong | Character in the TV show "Umbrella Academy" |
| Hazel Charming | Character in the "Ever After High" doll franchise |
| Hazel Anderson | Character in the book "Watership Down" by Richard Adams |
| Hazel-rah | The mythical rabbit leader in the book "Watership Down" |
| Hazel the Maid | Character in the "Tales of the City" series by Armistead Maupin |
| Hazel Williams | Character in the TV show "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Hazel the Witch | Character in the animated series "Little Bear" |