Hazleigh
A feminine name of English origin, a variant of Hazel.
Name Census estimates that about 210 living Americans carry the first name Hazleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hazleigh today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazleigh births was 2021 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazleigh. 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
210
~ 1 in 1,632,164 Americans
Peak year
2021
35 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,725
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Hazleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazleigh 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 129 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
Hazleigh 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 Hazleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hazleighs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hazleigh
The name Hazleigh is a modern English variant of the more traditional name Hazel. It is derived from the Old English word "hæsel," which means "hazel tree." The hazel tree has long been a symbol of wisdom, fertility, and protection in many cultures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hazel dates back to the 13th century in England. It was initially a surname, but it eventually transitioned into a given name. The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
While the name Hazel has ancient roots, the variant spelling Hazleigh is a relatively recent invention. It emerged in the late 20th century as a more unique and modern adaptation of the traditional name. The addition of the "-leigh" suffix, which is derived from the Old English word for "meadow" or "clearing," gives the name a more whimsical and nature-inspired feel.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hazel or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hazel Dolly (1572-1628), an English herbalist and midwife who was renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants.
In the 19th century, Hazel Morse Townsend (1834-1918) was an American author and philanthropist who wrote several books and founded the Industrial Home for the Blind in New York City.
Hazel Dorothy Scott (1920-1981) was an American jazz and classical pianist, singer, and actress who gained fame during the Harlem Renaissance and the Swing era.
Hazel Kathleen Morse (1887-1953) was a British author and illustrator who wrote several children's books, including the popular "Twinkle" series.
Hazel Keyes (1935-2021) was an American actress best known for her roles in films like "Panic in the Streets" and "The Killers."
While the name Hazleigh is relatively new, it carries a rich history and symbolism rooted in nature and ancient traditions. Its unique spelling and melodic sound have contributed to its growing popularity as a modern and distinctive option for parents seeking a nature-inspired name with a touch of whimsy.
People
Hazleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazleigh 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
Hazleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 210 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazleigh 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 1,632,164 US residents.
Is Hazleigh a common name?
We classify Hazleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazleigh was 2021, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazleigh is about 6 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 Hazleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hazleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazleigh 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 Hazleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hazleigh 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 Hazleigh 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 Hazleigh?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.