Hazel
ha-zel
US Popularity:68
Origin:British
Meaning:the hazel tree
Hazel is a feminine name of Old English origin meaning “the hazel tree.” This name is by no means new, but it still is one for the ages. This classically beautiful name evokes the rich colors of hazel trees and the times of the year when they thrive. Giving baby a name with a built in sense of home is a wonderful birthday present.
Common Nicknames for Hazel
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How Popular Is The Name Hazel?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Hazel is currently #24 on The Bump
Girl:Hazel is currently #21 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Hazel is currently #68 in U.S. births
Girl:Hazel is currently #19 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#19
in 2023
+ 8
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 151
Behind the Name, Hazel, April 2022
Ancestry, Hazel Family History
Merriam-Webster, hazel
House of Names, Hazel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Online Etymology Dictionary, hazel (n.), August 2023
WordSense, Hazel
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