Will my child share the name Hazel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 638 UK babies named Hazel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hazel in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hazel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hazel is at its highest recorded position — #71 in 2025, with 638 births. In 2020 it ranked #153.

What does the name Hazel mean?

The name Hazel has Old English origins and means "The hazel tree; wisdom". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.

Who are some famous people named Hazel?

Notable people named Hazel include: Hazel Massery and Hazel Mae.

Is Hazel a popular baby name in the United States?

Hazel is very popular in the United States, ranked #21 in 2025. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.

👧 Girl's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #71

Hazel

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Hazel sits comfortably in the UK charts at #71 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

Origin & Meaning

Old English — The hazel tree; wisdom

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UK Rank 2025

#71

US Rank #21

About the Name Hazel

Hazel is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #75. The name has climbed 78 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.

The name carries Old English roots, where it means "The hazel tree; wisdom". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.

Hazel is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Hazel on the register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #19, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Hazel

Hazel Massery — Hazel Bryan Massery is an American woman who is known for having protested against integration.
Hazel Lavery — Hazel Lavery, Lady Lavery was an American painter and the second wife of portrait artist Sir John Lavery.
Hazel Mae — Hazel Mae Barker, known professionally as Hazel Mae, is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster.

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