Declining since 2022, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Hayzel since 2006
Babies named Hayzel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 305 |
Meaning & origin
Hayzel is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2006, reflecting a contemporary trend of phonetic respellings and nature-inspired coinages. It peaked in popularity in 2022 and has been declining slightly since, currently ranking 3832 with an incidence of about 1 in 42,297 newborn girls. The name is most common in Texas, which aligns with many regional naming patterns in the South. Its meaning is tied to the hazel tree via the classic name Hazel, but the distinct spelling sets it apart as a unique choice for parents seeking a fresh take on a familiar sound.
Hayzel likely emerged in the early 21st century as a respelling of the older name Hazel, which derives from the English word for the hazel tree (Old English hæsel). The substitution of 'ay' for 'a' and the addition of 'zel' reflect a broader trend of modern coinages using fashionable phonetic elements. The name first appears in U.S. birth records in 2006, suggesting it is a recent invention rather than a historical given name.
Where Hayzel is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hayz, Zel
Sibling names for Hayzel
Names that share Hayzel's style, for a brother or sister.
