Hazel meadow or hazel clearing
Hazley is a modern English surname-style name, likely derived from a combination of the Old English 'hæsel' (hazel tree) and 'leah' (meadow or clearing). It functions as a contemporary blend of the vintage favorite Hazel and the popular 'ley' suffix found in names like Hadley or Paisley.
Less common today
Hazley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,133 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
