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Hazel

“The hazel tree”

2 syllables · 5 letters

About the name Hazel

Hazel dropped off the charts entirely by the 1970s and looked destined for the retirement-home name file before vintage botanicals came back into style. Its return has been one of the steepest of any Edwardian revival, helped by the eye-color association nobody planned.

Hazel is a girl name of Old English origin, pronounced HAY-zul. On the NameRarity scale it scores 11 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 1900s.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
The hazel tree
Origin
Old English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
HAY-zul
Syllables
2
Letters
5
US rank
#26
Peak era
1900s
Rarity
11 / 100
Per million
~3,630
Starts with
H
Numerology
7 · The Seeker

How popular is Hazel?

Popularity89/100
Rarity11/100

Hazel sits at approximately #26 in recent US rankings. Roughly 3,630 people per million carry it — about 1 in 275. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 4.

Famous people named Hazel

  • Hazel Scott
    Trinidadian-American jazz pianist and singer

Spellings and variants of Hazel

HazelleHazalAveline

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Hazel — frequently asked questions

What does the name Hazel mean?

Hazel means "The hazel tree". It is a name of Old English origin, most often given to a girl.

How do you pronounce Hazel?

Hazel is pronounced HAY-zul, with 2 syllables.

How rare is the name Hazel?

Hazel scores 11 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 275 people carry it — about 3,630 per million.

What is the numerology number for Hazel?

Hazel carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 1.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Hazel?

The lucky number for Hazel is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.

Is Hazel a popular name?

Hazel currently sits around rank #26 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1900s.