Hazel Hagan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Hazel Hagan — hazel tree
250K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Hazel Hagan is a name that combines English origins. The first name Hazel is a feminine given name of English origin. Hazel is a primarily female given name meaning "hazel", from the name of the tree or the color. It is derived from the Old English hæsel. It became a popular name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, along with other names of plants or trees used for girls. Until about 1865, Hazel was a rare name that was primarily in masculine use in the United States. A sympathetic character in the 1880 play Hazel Kirke by Steele MacKaye helped popularize it as a feminine name in the late 1800s. The surname Hagan: Hagan is an originally Irish surname related linguistically to Hogan (see details on that page). Alexandra Hagan (born 1991), Australian rower Alfie Hagan (1895–1980), English footballer Art Hagan (1863–1936), American baseball player Barry Hagan (1957–1993), American figure skater Bill Hagan (born 1931), Canadian ice hockey player Bo Hagan (1925–2002), American football and baseball player Bob Hagan (born 1949), American politician Bob Hagan (rugby league) (1940–2025), Australian rugby league footballer and coach Charles Hagan (born 2001), English footballer Chris Hagan (born 1989), American . Hazel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 250K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Hazel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Hazel

Meaning: hazel tree

English

Hazel is a primarily female given name meaning "hazel", from the name of the tree or the color. It is derived from the Old English hæsel. It became a popular name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, along with other names of plants or trees used for girls. Until about 1865, Hazel was a rare name that was primarily in masculine use in the United States. A sympathetic character in the 1880 play Hazel Kirke by Steele MacKaye helped popularize it as a feminine name in the late 1800s.

Surname: Hagan

Irish

Hagan is an originally Irish surname related linguistically to Hogan (see details on that page). Alexandra Hagan (born 1991), Australian rower Alfie Hagan (1895–1980), English footballer Art Hagan (1863–1936), American baseball player Barry Hagan (1957–1993), American figure skater Bill Hagan (born 1931), Canadian ice hockey player Bo Hagan (1925–2002), American football and baseball player Bob Hagan (born 1949), American politician Bob Hagan (rugby league) (1940–2025), Australian rugby league footballer and coach Charles Hagan (born 2001), English footballer Chris Hagan (born 1989), American .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Hazel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Hazel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Hazel Hagan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Hazel Hagan:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Hazel?
The first name Hazel originates from English. Hazel is a primarily female given name meaning "hazel", from the name of the tree or the color. It is derived from the Old English hæsel. It became a popular name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, along with other names of plants or trees used for girls. Until about 1865, Hazel was a rare name that was primarily in masculine use in the United States. A sympathetic character in the 1880 play Hazel Kirke by Steele MacKaye helped popularize it as a feminine name in the late 1800s.
When was Hazel most popular?
The name Hazel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hagan?
The surname Hagan originates from Irish. Hagan is an originally Irish surname related linguistically to Hogan (see details on that page). Alexandra Hagan (born 1991), Australian rower Alfie Hagan (1895–1980), English footballer Art Hagan (1863–1936), American baseball player Barry Hagan (1957–1993), American figure skater Bill Hagan (born 1931), Canadian ice hockey player Bo Hagan (1925–2002), American football and baseball player Bob Hagan (born 1949), American politician Bob Hagan (rugby league) (1940–2025), Australian rugby league footballer and coach Charles Hagan (born 2001), English footballer Chris Hagan (born 1989), American .
What are the origins of the name Hazel Hagan?
The name Hazel Hagan combines two different traditions: the first name Hazel has English roots, while the surname Hagan originates from Irish.
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