Names Starting With H
GirlEnglish#18 in 2025
Hazel
Hazel is a girls' name of English origin meaning “The hazelnut tree, wisdom.” It ranked #18 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
HAY-zuhl
Meaning & Origin
The name Hazel means “The hazelnut tree, wisdom.” It comes from the English language tradition.
A nature name popular in the early 1900s now seeing a century-cycle revival. The hazel tree was considered sacred by the Celts.
Popularity Over Time
#292020
#282021
#262022
#222023
#192024
#182025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #18 |
| 2024 | #19 |
| 2023 | #22 |
| 2022 | #26 |
| 2021 | #28 |
| 2020 | #29 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named Hazel
- Hazel Scott
- Hazel Grace Lancaster (The Fault in Our Stars)
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