Holding steady.
Popularity of Hazelene since 1921
Babies named Hazelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hazelene first appeared in U.S. records in 1921 and had a modest uptick in use during the 1930s, reaching its peak in 1932. Since then, it has remained very rare, with no recorded births in recent years that would raise it above statistical noise. The name is a variant of Hazel, a nature name that has enjoyed steady popularity, but Hazelene's extra syllables and vintage suffix give it a distinct early 20th-century flavor. Parents drawn to names ending in -ene or -ine, like Eileen or Josephine, might find Hazelene appealing as a unique alternative.
Hazelene is a elaborated form of Hazel, a name that comes from the Old English word hæsel, referring to the hazel tree and its nuts. The name Hazel has been used since the 19th century, often inspired by the plant or the color of eyes. The suffix -ene, likely borrowed from French feminines like Josephine, adds a delicate, melodic touch. Hazelene appears sporadically in early 20th-century U.S. records, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hazel, Lena, Hazy
Sibling names for Hazelene
Names that share Hazelene's style, for a brother or sister.
