Hazael
Every Hazael since 1983 — 698 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hazael
Hazael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,545 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 698 American babies have been named Hazael — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hazael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hazael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,826 | 32 | #3,545 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,573 | 35 | #3,357 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,652 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,591 | 26 | #4,129 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,681 | 19 | #4,992 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,167 | 15 | #5,808 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,442 | 22 | #4,532 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,573 | 21 | #4,654 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,035 | 24 | #4,266 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,196 | 23 | #4,378 |
| 2015 | — | — | 30 | #3,614 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,053 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,860 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,768 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,170 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,116 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,653 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,961 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,284 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #5,888 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,116 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32 | #3,105 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,885 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,779 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,563 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,500 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,176 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,700 |
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Famous people named Hazael
- Hazael Politician · -900–-900
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hazael in 2025?
Hazael ranked #3,545 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hazael?
698 babies have been named Hazael in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hazael most popular?
Hazael peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Hazael a boy or girl name?
Hazael is used for both: about 10% of babies named Hazael have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Hazael rising or falling?
Hazael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hazael?
Well-known people named Hazael include Hazael (politician).