Hazel
HAY-zul
Girl
Average rank #41 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
From the English word hazel for the tree or the light brown colour, derived ultimately from Old English hæsel. It was coined as a given name in the 19th century.
Popularity
How popular is Hazel?
🏴 England & Wales
#75
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#94
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#55
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#21
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#8
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#27
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#4
in 2025
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