Hazel
Peaked at #18 nationally in 1897, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Hazel has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Hazel — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#18
in 1897
Current rank
#19
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Hazel reached its peak popularity for girls in 1897, ranking #18 nationally with 2,339 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #105 (2014) to #19 (2024) — a 82% improvement.
As of 2024, Hazel ranks #19 nationally for girls, with 6,401 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #19 | 6,401 |
| 2023 | #18 | 6,181 |
| 2022 | #27 | 6,157 |
| 2021 | #28 | 6,011 |
| 2020 | #31 | 5,513 |
| 2019 | #33 | 5,462 |
| 2018 | #42 | 4,951 |
| 2017 | #43 | 5,046 |
Hazel — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#438
in 1904
Current rank
#2837
in 2024
Years tracked
108
1886–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1886, Hazel reached its peak popularity for boys in 1904, ranking #438 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9084 (2014) to #2837 (2024) — a 69% improvement.
As of 2024, Hazel ranks #2837 nationally for boys, with 45 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,837 | 45 |
| 2023 | #4,383 | 24 |
| 2022 | #3,924 | 28 |
| 2021 | #3,603 | 31 |
| 2020 | #4,917 | 19 |
| 2019 | #11,270 | 6 |
| 2018 | #5,625 | 16 |
| 2017 | #5,898 | 15 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Hazel most popular?
Hazel was most popular in 1897, when it ranked #18 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hazel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hazel?
At least 299,063 babies have been recorded with the name Hazel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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