Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hazel.
National Rank (2025)
#21
All-Time Peak Rank
#18 (1897)
Total U.S. Births
302,580
Unisex Distribution0.9% Boy / 99.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Hazel Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Hazel
According to SSA data, Hazel achieved its highest historical rank of #18 in 1897. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 7,615 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 46.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hazel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+46.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,615Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
62yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,644
1890s:20,154
1900s:23,802
1910s:57,068
1920s:58,984
1930s:28,567
1940s:16,657
1950s:9,135
1960s:3,674
1970s:1,489
1980s:1,236
1990s:1,683
2000s:5,930
2010s:33,919
2020s:36,638
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHa-zel
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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