Hazelyn
A feminine name derived from the hazel tree, symbolizing wisdom and protection.
Name Census estimates that about 340 living Americans carry the first name Hazelyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hazelyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazelyn births was 2022 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazelyn. 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
340
~ 1 in 1,008,101 Americans
Peak year
2022
38 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,054
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Hazelyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazelyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 175 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
Hazelyn 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 Hazelyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hazelyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Louisiana, Texas recorded the most babies named Hazelyn, while Texas, Louisiana, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hazelyn
The name Hazelyn is a feminine given name with roots in the English language. It is a combination of the English words "hazel," which refers to the light brown color, and "lyn," a common diminutive suffix.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hazelyn dates back to the late 19th century in England. It is believed to have originated as a variant of the name Hazel, which was derived from the Old English word "hæsel," meaning the hazel tree or the hazelnut.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hazelyn can be found in the 1881 England census, where a young girl named Hazelyn Smith was listed as residing in Cambridgeshire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hazelyn. One of the earliest was Hazelyn Raven (1886-1964), a British author and poet who wrote under the pen name "Celian." Her works include "The Cuckoo's Calling" and "The Spinster's Secret."
Another notable Hazelyn was Hazelyn Waring (1901-1983), an American actress and vaudeville performer who appeared in several Broadway productions in the 1920s and 1930s, including "The Merry Widow" and "The Desert Song."
In the field of education, Hazelyn Wilkinson (1912-1998) was a prominent figure. She served as the headmistress of St. Mary's School in Wantage, England, from 1946 to 1972 and was instrumental in shaping the school's curriculum and values.
One of the most recent historically significant individuals with the name Hazelyn was Hazelyn Bakker (1923-2011), a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II. She played a crucial role in helping Allied pilots escape from Nazi-occupied territories and was awarded the Resistance Memorial Cross for her bravery.
Another notable Hazelyn was Hazelyn Greenfield (1926-2015), an Australian artist and sculptor known for her intricate wooden sculptures and intricate carvings. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across Australia and are held in several public collections.
While the name Hazelyn is not as commonly used today as it was in the past, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the English-speaking world.
People
Hazelyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazelyn 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
Hazelyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazelyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 340 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazelyn 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 1,008,101 US residents.
Is Hazelyn a common name?
We classify Hazelyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 342 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazelyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazelyn was 2022, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazelyn is about 8 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 Hazelyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hazelyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazelyn 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 Hazelyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hazelyn 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 Hazelyn 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 have the name Hazelyn?
See how many people share the name Hazelyn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.