Haze Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Haze' originates from Middle English, meaning fog or mist. It evolved from the Old English word 'haes' and has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history. The name carries traits of mystery and atmosphere, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is now viewed as modern and trendy.
The name Haze is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Haze has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Haze' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3762nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4794th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5912th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2171st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11425th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Haze' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Haze"
Pronunciation
/heɪz/
Origin
Middle English
Etymology
The name 'Haze' is derived from the Middle English word 'haze,' which refers to a state of obscurity or fog. It is also related to the Old English word 'haes,' meaning 'haze' or 'mist.'
Meaning
fog, mist, obscurity
Language Evolution
Old English: haes, Middle English: haze, Modern English: haze
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, often associated with a sense of mystery and atmosphere.
Variants & Derivatives
Hazy, Hayes
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name 'Haze' is perceived as modern and trendy, often used in artistic and creative contexts.
Famous People
Haze (musician), Haze (artist)
📊 Haze Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Haze Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 150 peak births in 2023
Geographic Spread
Popular across 16 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Haze"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Haze"
"Haze" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3762nd of 7545 | 74 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4794th of 6773 | 29 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5912th of 24088 | 204 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2171st of 23106 | 782 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11425th of 30306 | 95 |
Regional Popularity of "Haze" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.99% 2430th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
30.65% 2091st/6822 |
31.34% 1967th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Haze" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Haze"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Haze" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.