Hazel
5 countries#21 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hazel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
305,469 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #21 · peaked in 1918 with 7,680 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,132 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #107 · peaked in 2021 with 380 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,335 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #147 · peaked in 2021 with 350 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,723 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #94 · peaked in 1974 with 178 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
470 births recorded 1981–2022 · currently #601 · peaked in 2022 with 84 births
Most common in: Nord, Ille-et-Vilaine, Paris, Gironde, Indre-et-Loire
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
74 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 2025 with 15 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hazel’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #465 | — |
| 2007 | #357 | ↑108 |
| 2008 | #345 | ↑12 |
| 2009 | #293 | ↑52 |
| 2010 | #264 | ↑29 |
| 2011 | #211 | ↑53 |
| 2012 | #173 | ↑38 |
| 2013 | #157 | ↑16 |
| 2014 | #105 | ↑52 |
| 2015 | #63 | ↑42 |
| 2016 | #52 | ↑11 |
| 2017 | #43 | ↑9 |
| 2018 | #42 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #33 | ↑9 |
| 2020 | #31 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #28 | ↑3 |
| 2022 | #27 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #18 | ↑9 |
| 2024 | #19 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #21 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Hazel
Is Hazel a popular name?
Yes — Hazel currently ranks #21 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hazel more common for boys or girls?
Hazel is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hazel most popular?
Hazel peaked in 1918 in United States, with 7,680 recorded births that year.
Is Hazel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hazel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #352 in 1880 to #21 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hazel?
At least 313,071 babies have been recorded with the name Hazel across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Hazel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hazel appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Hazel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Hazel include Camila, Nora, Penelope, Chloe.
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