Haze
A hazy or obscured condition, often referring to atmospheric conditions.
Name Census estimates that about 1,095 living Americans carry the first name Haze. It is a predominantly male name (91.7% of registrations). The average person named Haze today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haze births was 2023 (150 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haze. 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.
Key insights
- • Haze is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 313,018 Americans
Peak year
2023
150 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,653
Tracked since 1912
Gender
Gender distribution for Haze
Haze leans heavily male at 91.7% of total registrations, but 100 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Haze as a male name
- Ranked #1,653 in 2024
- 102 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (135 births)
Haze as a female name
- Ranked #9,785 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (15 births)
Popularity
Haze: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haze from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 562 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
Haze 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 Haze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hazes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, California, Utah recorded the most babies named Haze, while Washington, Pennsylvania, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haze
The name Haze is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "haze," which referred to the atmospheric phenomenon of a light mist or hazy conditions. This word itself was derived from the Old French word "hase," meaning "haze" or "fog."
The first recorded use of the name Haze dates back to the late 16th century, when it was used as a surname in England. It was likely derived from the atmospheric term to describe someone who lived in a hazy or misty area or perhaps had a hazy or unclear demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Haze was Edward Haze, an English clergyman born in 1628. He served as the Rector of Boxted in Essex and was known for his work in theological writings.
In the 19th century, Haze gained some popularity as a first name, particularly in the United States. One notable figure was Haze Higginson, an American author and poet born in 1844. He was known for his works on nature and outdoor life, which reflected the hazy and atmospheric quality of the name.
Another individual named Haze was Haze Booker, an African American musician and singer born in 1887. He was a prominent figure in the early days of blues music and is considered one of the pioneers of the genre.
In the 20th century, the name Haze was used more sparingly, but there were still a few notable individuals who carried it. One was Haze Gray, an American artist and illustrator born in 1910. He was known for his work in advertising and commercial art, and his name was a play on the color "haze gray," which was a common shade used in military camouflage.
Finally, a more recent individual with the name Haze was Haze Kosa, an American artist and sculptor born in 1948. He was known for his large-scale public art installations and his work with various materials, often exploring themes of nature and the environment.
While the name Haze has never been extremely common, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various fields, including religion, literature, music, art, and more. The atmospheric and natural connotations of the name have likely contributed to its enduring appeal over the centuries.
People
Haze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haze 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
Haze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,095 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haze 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 313,018 US residents.
Is Haze a common name?
We classify Haze as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,205 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haze most popular?
The single biggest year for Haze was 2023, when 150 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haze is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Haze a male name?
Yes, 91.7% of people registered as Haze 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.