A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Hazelle since 1888
Babies named Hazelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1914, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hazelle's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 96 |
| 1900s | 69 |
| 1910s | 240 |
| 1920s | 122 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 192 |
| 2020s | 116 |
Meaning & origin
Hazelle first appeared in U.S. records in 1888, a time when botanical names were in vogue. It reached its peak popularity in 1896, ranking among the top girl names of that era. After declining throughout the 20th century, Hazelle has been rising again since 1999, reflecting a broader revival of vintage, nature-inspired names. It is a respelled form of Hazel, which itself has deep roots in English and Celtic folklore as a symbol of protection and wisdom. Despite its charm, Hazelle remains rare: in 2025 it ranked 5,917, with only about 1 in 80,363 newborn girls receiving the name. Its historical peak in the 1890s and gradual resurgence make it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to antique elegance.
Hazelle is a respelled variant of Hazel, a name drawn directly from the English vocabulary word for the hazel tree (Corylus avellana). The hazel tree held symbolic significance in Celtic and Germanic traditions, often associated with wisdom, divination, and poetic inspiration. Hazel emerged as a given name in the 19th century alongside other botanical names, with the spelling Hazelle reflecting a soft, decorative flourish that grew popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hazel, Hazie, Elle, Zelle
Sibling names for Hazelle
Names that share Hazelle's style, for a brother or sister.
