Hazelgrace
A combination of "hazel", referring to the nut tree, and "grace", suggesting elegance or virtue.
Name Census estimates that about 158 living Americans carry the first name Hazelgrace. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hazelgrace today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazelgrace births was 2017 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazelgrace. 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
158
~ 1 in 2,169,331 Americans
Peak year
2017
23 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,097
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Hazelgrace: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazelgrace from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hazelgrace remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hazelgrace 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 Hazelgrace 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 Hazelgrace
The name Hazelgrace is a relatively modern combination of two distinct names, each with its own unique history and meaning. The first part, "Hazel," is derived from the English word for the hazelnut tree, which is believed to have originated from the Old English word "haesel." This name was likely chosen to symbolize fertility, abundance, and resilience, as the hazelnut tree is known for its ability to thrive in various environments.
The second part of the name, "Grace," has its roots in the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor, charm, or excellence. It was a popular name among early Christians, who associated it with the concept of divine grace, which was seen as a gift from God. The name Grace was also used to honor the virtue of elegance and poise.
While the origins of the name Hazelgrace can be traced back to different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, there is little historical evidence of its use as a single name prior to the 20th century. It is likely that the name was created as a combination of the two existing names, Hazel and Grace, to create a unique and melodic name with a blend of meanings.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hazelgrace was Hazelgrace Hodgins (1905-1998), a Canadian educator and activist who advocated for better educational opportunities for children in rural areas. Another notable bearer of the name was Hazelgrace Perkins (1923-2008), an American author and illustrator of children's books, best known for her work "Home Lovely."
In the realm of literature, the name Hazelgrace appeared in the novel "The Hazelgrace Inheritance" by Aileen Armitage, published in 1987. The book tells the story of a young woman named Hazelgrace who inherits a fortune and must navigate the complexities of wealth and societal expectations.
Other notable individuals with the name Hazelgrace include Hazelgrace Calhoun (1937-2021), an American philanthropist and community leader who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of underprivileged children, and Hazelgrace Donnelly (1918-2004), a British actress and dancer who graced the stages of London's West End in the mid-20th century.
While not a common name, Hazelgrace has a unique charm and meaning that blends the natural symbolism of the hazelnut tree with the spiritual and virtuous connotations of grace, creating a harmonious and melodic name with a rich tapestry of historical and cultural influences.
People
Hazelgrace + last name combinations
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hazelgrace: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazelgrace?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 158 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazelgrace 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 2,169,331 US residents.
Is Hazelgrace a common name?
We classify Hazelgrace as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 159 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazelgrace most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazelgrace was 2017, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazelgrace is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hazelgrace a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazelgrace 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.