Girls name · California
Hazel in California
Hazel was the 36th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 584 babies named Hazel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,583 babies Hazel.
Popularity over time
Hazel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 68 | 15th |
| 1926 | 96 | 86th |
| 1943 | 49 | 229th |
| 1959 | 31 | 536th |
| 1976 | 8 | 1498th |
| 1992 | 48 | 706th |
| 2009 | 212 | 215th |
| 2025 | 584 | 36th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 15th in 1910 to 36th in 2025.
The most babies named Hazel in California in a single year was 624, in 2024. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Hazel reached its best rank of #1 in North Dakota (2020). See Hazel in every state →
How popular is Hazel in California?
Hazel was the 36th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 584 babies named Hazel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 13,583 babies Hazel.
How many babies are named Hazel in California?
In 2025, 584 babies were named Hazel in California. The most babies named Hazel in California in a single year was 624, in 2024.
What is the rank of Hazel in California?
Hazel ranked 36th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.