Hazell
Girl name · English · Old English
Meaninghazel tree · English form of Hazel
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,175 in 1893
14 babies were named Hazell in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,759 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hazell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Hazell, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hazell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHazell first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1893, when it ranked #1,175. Today it's #7,491, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHazell has climbed 2,759 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningHazell is an English form of Hazel, which means “hazel tree”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
About the name Hazell
Hazell is a girl name of English and Old English origin meaning “hazel tree”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Hazell for girls from 1891 to 2025, in 44 of those 135 years. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked #1,175 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7.2 | 138,037 girls |
| 1900s | 1.4 | 694,444 girls |
| 1910s | 5.4 | 183,486 girls |
| 1920s | 5.5 | 181,159 girls |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 909,091 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 378,788 girls |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 178,253 girls |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 121,457 girls |
Other spellings of Hazell
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Questions about the name Hazell
What does the name Hazell mean?
Hazell means “hazel tree” in English, as a form of Hazel.
What is the origin of the name Hazell?
Hazell has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Hazell a boy or girl name?
Hazell is a girl name.
How popular is the name Hazell?
Hazell ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1893 (#1,175).