Hazlie
A unique feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Hazlie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hazlie today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazlie births was 2022 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazlie. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hazlie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2022
11 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,118
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Hazlie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hazlie 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 36 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
Hazlie 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 Hazlie 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 Hazlie
The given name Hazlie is a relatively modern name with its origins tracing back to the late 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hæsl," which means "hazel tree" or "hazel nut." The hazel tree has long been associated with wisdom, fertility, and protection in various cultures.
While the exact origins of the name are not well documented, it is speculated that Hazlie may have been a variation of the more common names Hazel or Hazeline. These names were popular in England during the Victorian era and were often used to symbolize beauty, grace, and natural charm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hazlie can be found in the United States Census records from the late 19th century. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact individual who first bore this name, as historical records from that time period can be incomplete or inaccurate.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals named Hazlie, although the name has never been widely popular. One such individual was Hazlie Newkirk (1896-1978), an American actress and vaudeville performer who appeared in various stage productions in the early 20th century.
Another notable Hazlie was Hazlie Dunbar (1902-1987), a Canadian artist and sculptor known for her work in portrait busts and figurative sculptures. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Canada and the United States during the mid-20th century.
In the realm of literature, Hazlie Woodhouse (1920-2004) was a British author and journalist who wrote several novels and non-fiction works, including biographies of notable historical figures.
Moving into the world of sports, Hazlie Hawkins (1935-2011) was an American professional baseball player who played for several teams in the Negro Leagues during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Lastly, Hazlie Delaney (1948-2018) was a prominent American civil rights activist and educator who worked tirelessly to promote equality and social justice throughout her life.
While the name Hazlie has never achieved widespread popularity, it carries a unique charm and a connection to nature through its association with the hazel tree. Its rare usage throughout history adds to its distinctiveness and allure.
People
Hazlie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazlie 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
Hazlie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazlie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazlie 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Hazlie a common name?
We classify Hazlie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazlie most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazlie was 2022, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazlie is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hazlie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazlie 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.