Hazel
Meaning: The hazel tree; the hazelnut
Origin: Old English hæsel — a nature name for the hazel tree, long associated with wisdom and protection
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #121
Total births: 3,540
History: Hazel found favour among the merchant families of 18th-century Dublin and Limerick. The name blended respectability with a distinctly Irish character. It has since spread to every corner of the island and beyond.
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| Current rank (2025) | #55 |
| Babies named Hazel in 2025 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 3,540 |
| Peak year | 2024 (108 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #44 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 40 spots |
Frequently asked about Hazel
What does the name Hazel mean?
Hazel means “The hazel tree; the hazelnut” from Old English hæsel — a nature name for the hazel tree, long associated with wisdom and protection roots.
What is the origin of the name Hazel?
Hazel has Old English hæsel — a nature name for the hazel tree, long associated with wisdom and protection origin. The traditional meaning is “The hazel tree; the hazelnut”.
How popular is Hazel in Ireland?
Hazel ranked #55 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Hazel most popular?
Hazel peaked in 2024 with 108 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Hazel a boy or girl name?
Hazel is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Hazels in registered births are female.
Is the name Hazel rising or falling in popularity?
Hazel has risen 40 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #95 in 2020 to #55 in 2025.
How long has Hazel been recorded in Ireland?
Hazel appears in birth records in Ireland across 62 years — from 1964 through 2025.