Hazel
A nature-inspired, vintage name that reached its highest Australian ranking in 2025 at 6th.
Popularity of Hazel in Australia
2024 #11→2025 #6Up 5 places
Hazel ranks 6th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). That is also its highest recorded rank in the years currently covered. Since first appearing at 90th in 2014, it has moved up 84 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 5 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #6 |
| 2024 | #11 |
| 2023 | #25 |
| 2022 | #16 |
| 2021 | #18 |
| 2020 | #22 |
| 2019 | #34 |
| 2018 | #33 |
| 2017 | #42 |
| 2016 | #48 |
| 2015 | #55 |
| 2014 | #90 |
Meaning
The name Hazel is commonly linked to the hazel tree.
In a nutshellHazel means “hazel tree”.
Origin
Hazel is usually described as an English nature name.
Origin in briefEnglish Nature Name
Quick answers
Questions about Hazel
Is Hazel a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Hazel ranked #6 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Hazel becoming more popular?
Yes. Hazel moved from #11 in 2024 to #6 in 2025, a rise of 5 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #90 in 2014 to #6 in 2025.
Is Hazel a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Hazel appears as a baby girl name.
What does Hazel mean?
Hazel is most commonly linked to the hazel tree.
What is the origin of Hazel?
Hazel is usually described as an English nature name.
Is Hazel short for anything?
Hazel is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Haze or Hazy.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20