Hazzie
A diminutive form of the English name Harry or Harold.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Hazzie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hazzie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hazzie births was 1923 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hazzie. 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 Hazzie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1923
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#4,509
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Hazzie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hazzie 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 Hazzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hazzie
The name Hazzie is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "hazza," which means "to shake" or "to move." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who was energetic, lively, or perhaps even a dancer.
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Hazzie appears in ancient Arabic poetry and literature, often used as a descriptive term to capture the grace and movement of a person or object. It was not uncommon for names to be derived from such poetic descriptions during that era.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Hazzie was Hazzie ibn Khalid, a renowned Arabian poet who lived in the 8th century AD. His works were renowned for their vivid imagery and captivating descriptions, further solidifying the connection between the name and the concept of movement and liveliness.
Another notable figure from history who carried the name Hazzie was Hazzie al-Andalusi, a philosopher and mathematician from the Islamic Golden Age in the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry, and his teachings influenced scholars across the region.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Sufi mystic known as Hazzie al-Qadiri, who was revered for his spiritual teachings and his ability to inspire others through his words and actions. His name, Hazzie, was said to reflect the way he seemed to move and inspire those around him.
During the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, there was a renowned calligrapher named Hazzie Efendi, whose works were celebrated for their fluid and graceful strokes. His name, Hazzie, was seen as a fitting tribute to the flowing movement of his calligraphic art.
Another historical figure bearing the name Hazzie was Hazzie Pasha, a military leader and strategist from the 18th century Ottoman Empire. He was known for his strategic maneuvers and his ability to adapt and move swiftly on the battlefield, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the concept of movement.
While the name Hazzie has its roots in Arabic culture and language, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various cultures and communities over the centuries, with each iteration carrying its own unique history and significance.
People
Hazzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hazzie 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
Hazzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hazzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hazzie 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 - US residents.
Is Hazzie a common name?
We classify Hazzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hazzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Hazzie was 1923, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hazzie is about 0 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 Hazzie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hazzie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hazzie in the SSA data are male. 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 Hazzie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hazzie 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 Hazzie 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 Hazzie?
You can see how many Americans are named Hazzie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.