Hazelene
A feminine name meaning "the hazel tree" or "hazel-colored".
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Hazelene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hazelene today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazelene births was 1932 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazelene. 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
- • The typical person named Hazelene is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Hazelenes were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hazelene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1932
15 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1954 SSA rank
#6,068
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Hazelene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazelene from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 50 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Hazelene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hazelene 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 Hazelene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hazelenes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hazelene
The name Hazelene is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 19th or early 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the English word "hazel," referring to the light brown color and a nut-bearing tree, and the French feminine name suffix "-ene." The name may have been created as a variant of the name Hazel, potentially to give it a more distinct or unique quality.
While the name Hazelene does not have a deep historical or cultural origin, it does have a certain charm and whimsy associated with its connection to the hazelnut tree. The hazelnut has long been a symbol of fertility and abundance in various cultures, which could have contributed to the appeal of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hazelene can be found in the 1920 United States Census, where a handful of individuals were listed with this first name. However, it remained relatively uncommon throughout the early 20th century.
Notably, Hazelene Ferris was an American psychologist and educator born in 1892. She was known for her work in developing psychological tests and contributing to the fields of educational psychology and child development.
Another individual named Hazelene was Hazelene Hancock, an American opera singer who performed in the early 20th century. She was born in 1890 and was known for her roles in various operas and theatrical productions.
In the realm of literature, Hazelene Grady was an American author and poet who published several works in the mid-20th century. Her most notable work was a collection of poems titled "Echoes from the Ozarks," published in 1941.
Hazelene Connell was a Canadian artist and painter active in the mid-20th century. She was known for her landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Canadian wilderness and was a member of the Canadian Group of Painters.
While the name Hazelene has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has a certain charm and uniqueness that may have contributed to its appeal among those who chose it for their children. Its connection to the natural world and the hazelnut tree adds a touch of whimsy and a nod to the beauty of nature.
People
Hazelene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazelene 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
Hazelene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazelene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazelene 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Hazelene a common name?
We classify Hazelene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazelene most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazelene was 1932, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazelene is about 81 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hazelene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazelene 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.
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.