Hazael
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has seen".
Name Census estimates that about 653 living Americans carry the first name Hazael. It is a predominantly male name (90.3% of registrations). The average person named Hazael today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazael births was 2024 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazael. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
653
~ 1 in 524,892 Americans
Peak year
2024
44 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,346
Tracked since 1983
Gender
Gender distribution for Hazael
Hazael leans heavily male at 90.3% of total registrations, but 64 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hazael as a male name
- Ranked #3,346 in 2024
- 35 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (35 births)
Hazael as a female name
- Ranked #10,536 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (12 births)
Popularity
Hazael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazael from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 229 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hazael remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hazael by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hazael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hazaels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hazael
The name Hazael has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages, specifically in Hebrew and Aramaic. It is derived from the Hebrew word "chazah," which means "to see" or "to have a vision." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, particularly in the regions of the Levant and Mesopotamia.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hazael can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to a king of Aram-Damascus who reigned during the 9th century BCE. According to the biblical accounts, Hazael was anointed as king by the prophet Elijah and later waged war against the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
In the 13th century, a prominent Muslim scholar and historian, Ibn al-Athir, mentioned a historical figure named Hazael in his work "Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh" (The Complete History). This Hazael was a military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliph al-Mu'tazz in the 9th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hazael. One of the earliest known was Hazael, a Syrian military leader who ruled from 842 to 805 BCE and was responsible for the expansion of the Aramean kingdom.
Another significant figure with the name Hazael was a 12th-century Seljuk ruler who governed parts of modern-day Iran and Turkey. He is known for his role in the Seljuk-Byzantine Wars and his conflicts with the Crusaders.
In the 19th century, a prominent Arabian philosopher and scholar named Hazael bin Ali al-Wazir (1818-1891) made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. He was born in Baghdad and is remembered for his writings on Islamic philosophy and theology.
More recently, Hazael Buchler (1919-2009) was a Mexican filmmaker and screenwriter known for his work in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He directed several acclaimed films, including "Enamorada" (1946) and "La Ilusión Viaja en Tranvía" (1954).
Hazael Gonzalez (born 1972) is a contemporary Puerto Rican actor and director. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Despacito" (2015) and "Ozark" (2017-present), where he played the role of Javi Elizonndro.
These examples illustrate the diverse cultural and historical backgrounds associated with the name Hazael, spanning ancient times to the present day and encompassing various regions and professions.
People
Hazael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hazael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 653 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazael going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 524,892 US residents.
Is Hazael a common name?
We classify Hazael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 660 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazael most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazael was 2024, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazael is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hazael a male name?
Yes, 90.3% of people registered as Hazael in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.