Total births
375
Girls' name · since 1891
Hazell
375 babies named Hazell in U.S. Social Security records since 1891, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #7983
- among girls today
- 375
- born since 1891
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other girls
Hazell currently ranks #7983 among girls' names in America, with 375 babies recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Hazell recorded 375 times among girls since 1891, holding rank #7983 nationally today, ahead of 55% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 2025.
- #7983 among girls today
- 375 born since 1891
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hazell is currently the #7983 girls' name in America, more common than 55% of girls - 375 born since 1891, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7983
- among girls today
- 375
- born since 1891
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other girls
Hazell vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7983
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 55% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Hazell was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
17 babies were named Hazell in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Hazell compares
375 Top 50% higher than 50% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hazell's all-time total is 2% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hazell | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 375 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hazell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hazell's full recorded timeline at 2001, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1909, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hazell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#7,983
Active since
1891
Hazell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Hazell popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1926 (Hazell as boys' name)
Hazell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hazell's strongest decade.
98 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Hazell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
47 births
- 1920s
1920s
66 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
49 births
- 2010s
2010s
98 births
- 2020s
2020s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 98 births (26% of all-time use).
Hazell by state
Where Hazell concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Hazell's total US births 1.6%
Even split
6 of 375 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hazell? ▼
Since 1891, Social Security records show 375 babies named Hazell. Today it holds rank #7983 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 17 births.
When was Hazell most popular? ▼
Hazell was most popular in the 2010s decade with 98 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Hazell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hazell are California (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Hazell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hazell since 1891 -- 135 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hazell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hazel, Hazle, Hazelle, Hazley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hazell's data
- Hazell's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (98 total births) through the 2020s (80) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hazells (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hazell
Nearby Names Like Hazell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hazell
Hazel Girl
#19 302,580 births
Hazle Girl
2,442 births
Hazelle Girl
#6174 932 births
Hazley Girl
#2133 687 births
Hazely Girl
#3634 496 births
Compare Hazell side by side: Hazell vs Hazel Hazell vs Hazle Hazell vs Hazelle
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hazell
Katherina #7982
1,683 births · Peak 1991
Teresita #7984
3,376 births · Peak 1962
Lita #7981
4,437 births · Peak 1960
Herlinda #7985
4,410 births · Peak 1952
Arlena #7980
2,830 births · Peak 1919
Rhetta #7986
621 births · Peak 1941
Vira #7979
1,274 births · Peak 1916
Thyra #7987
1,320 births · Peak 1918
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hazell: #7983 Girls' Name - 375 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hazell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hazell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.