Hazel
boy name#4249 in 2025Hazel entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #431 in 1904, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
#4249
rank today
#431
peak (1904)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #761 |
| 1890s | #603 |
| 1900s | #549 |
| 1910s | #676 |
| 1920s | #845 |
| 1930s | #933 |
| 1940s | #1301 |
| 1950s | #1960 |
| 1960s | #3017 |
| 1970s | #4583 |
| 1980s | #6523 |
| 1990s | #7918 |
| 2000s | #9685 |
| 2010s | #8010 |
| 2020s | #3957 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hazel has been most popular in NY, CA, MD.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Hazel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hazel alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hazel in 2025?
- Hazel ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hazel most popular?
- Hazel peaked in 1904, reaching #431 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hazel with classmates?
- Hazel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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