Hazle Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English word for 'hazel tree' or referring to a light brown color.
Meaning of the Name Hazle
Hazle is a variant spelling of the name Hazel, which is derived from the Old English word 'hæsel' meaning 'hazel tree'. The hazel tree is known for its association with wisdom and protection, and it has been used as a symbol in various cultures throughout history. Hazel is also a color name, referring to a light brown or greenish-brown color. The name Hazle is relatively rare and may be seen as a unique and distinctive alternative to the more common spelling.
Popularity of the Name Hazle
The popularity for the name Hazle peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 96 births, which ranked number 1,417 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Hazle had the most female births in 1924 with 96, which ranked number 761 out of 5,900 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 8, which ranked number 3,115 out of 4,810 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Hazle has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among females, Hazle has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hazle
- 10 Year Trend of Hazle: 20.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hazle: 20.00%
Popularity of Hazle by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hazle. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hazle in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hazle is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hazle
- Total Births of Hazle: 6 (1.84%)
- Female Births of Hazle: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Hazle over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Hazle have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.