Hazal
A Turkish feminine name derived from the Arabic word "hadra" meaning "green".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Hazal. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hazal today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazal births was 2021 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazal. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hazal with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hazal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
2021
11 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,437
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Hazal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazal from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 41 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hazal 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 Hazal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hazal
The name Hazal is derived from the Turkish language and is believed to have originated in the late medieval or early modern period, likely between the 13th and 16th centuries. It is a feminine given name that is closely related to the Turkish word "hazel," which means "hazelnut." The name may have been inspired by the hazelnut tree or its nuts, which were a significant part of the diet and culture in various regions of Anatolia and the Ottoman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hazal can be found in Ottoman records from the 16th century, where it was used as a given name for girls born in various parts of the empire. It is possible that the name was initially more prevalent in regions where hazelnut cultivation was common, such as the Black Sea region and parts of Thrace.
While there are no direct references to the name Hazal in major religious scriptures or ancient texts, its connection to the hazelnut tree and its cultural significance in the region may have contributed to its popularity as a given name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hazal. One of the earliest recorded figures was Hazal Hatun (c. 1490-1560), a prominent Ottoman calligrapher and educator who was renowned for her exceptional calligraphic works and her contributions to the preservation of Islamic art and culture.
Another notable figure was Hazal Bey (1550-1620), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces and played a significant role in diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and neighboring regions.
In more recent times, Hazal Kaya (born 1985) is a Turkish actress and model who has gained widespread recognition for her roles in various Turkish television series and films.
Hazal Kahveci (born 1983) is a Turkish former professional footballer who played as a striker for several clubs, including Fenerbahçe and the Turkish national team.
Hazal Filiz Küçükköse (born 1988) is a Turkish singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums and has won numerous awards for her contributions to Turkish music.
It is important to note that while these are some notable individuals who have borne the name Hazal throughout history, the name has likely been used by many more people across different regions and cultures over time.
People
Hazal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazal 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
Hazal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazal 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 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Hazal a common name?
We classify Hazal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazal most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazal was 2021, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazal is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hazal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hazal a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazal in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Hazal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hazal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hazal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Hazal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.