How Common is the First Name Hazel?
We estimate that there are 107,577 people named Hazel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Hazel is the 263rd most common for women, and the 508th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Hazel?
The average person named Hazel is 25.93 years old.
Is Hazel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
6,342 people named Hazel were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 21st most popular name for girls, and the 65th most popular overall.
The popularity of Hazel peaked in 2023, when it was the 18th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Hazel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Hazel is almost exclusively a female name. 99.4% of people named Hazel are female.
Popularity of Hazel in England
In 2020, Hazel was the 153rd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.