Hazely
A feminine name derived from the English word "hazel," meaning a light brown or golden-brown color.
Name Census estimates that about 450 living Americans carry the first name Hazely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hazely today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazely births was 2023 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazely. 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
450
~ 1 in 761,676 Americans
Peak year
2023
58 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,596
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Hazely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazely from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 255 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
Hazely 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 Hazely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hazelys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Hazely, while Ohio, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hazely
The name Hazely is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hæsel," which means "hazel tree" or "hazelwood." This name was likely derived from the hazel tree, a type of deciduous shrub or small tree that produces edible nuts and was once abundant in the woodlands of England and parts of Europe.
During the Middle Ages, the hazel tree held significant cultural and symbolic importance. Its flexible branches were used for woven fences, baskets, and thatched roofs, while its nuts were a valuable food source. The name Hazely may have been initially used as a surname for individuals who lived near hazel groves or worked with hazel wood.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hazely can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Hazelinus de Bosco" refers to a person named Hazely (or a variation) who lived in a wooded area.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Hazely. In the 12th century, Hazely de Cormeilles was a Norman knight who fought alongside King Richard I during the Third Crusade. Another notable figure was Hazely Fitzwilliam, a 14th-century English noblewoman renowned for her hospitality and charitable works.
During the Renaissance period, Hazely Tyndale (c. 1490-1536) was an English scholar and translator who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation by translating the Bible into English. His work laid the foundation for the King James Version of the Bible.
In the 18th century, Hazely Woodhouse (1722-1793) was a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings, including the Radcliffe Observatory in Oxford. His innovative techniques influenced the development of Georgian architecture.
Another prominent figure was Hazely Coleridge (1798-1849), an English poet, and critic. She was the daughter of the renowned Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and is known for her literary contributions, including editing her father's works and writing her own poetry.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Hazely throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and potential connections to the natural world and literary traditions.
People
Hazely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazely 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
Hazely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 450 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazely 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 761,676 US residents.
Is Hazely a common name?
We classify Hazely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 453 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazely most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazely was 2023, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazely 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 Hazely in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hazely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazely 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 Hazely still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hazely 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 Hazely 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 many people are called Hazely?
You can see how many people share the name Hazely on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.