Hazel is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #153 in 2020 with 326 recorded births. This places Hazel in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 638 births ranking #71. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 131.2%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 823 girls born was named Hazel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Hazel is a warm, earthy classic associated with the hazel tree. It feels grounded, pretty, and effortlessly stylish.
The name has been used for generations and later returned strongly as nature names and vintage girls' names both came back into favour. Its quiet strength is part of its charm.