Azell
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 200 recorded births. Also given to 48 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Azell peaked during the pre-war decades, when 12 babies received this name in a single year (1934). That era was defined by elegant, traditional naming, and Azell has since stepped out of the spotlight, giving it a vintage quality that many parents now find appealing.
Azell is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Azell is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Azal or Azel, from the Hebrew atzel, meaning 'reserved' or 'noble,' or possibly related to the place name Azal mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.
Azell was used primarily in African-American communities in the early-to-mid 20th century, combining a biblical root with a distinctive, crisp sound. Its brevity and strong Z opening give it a memorable, no-nonsense quality.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Azell belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Azell’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azell has 30+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | #6498 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 7 | #4632 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #4073 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 52 | #3357 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 41 | #3117 | — |
| 1930s | 42 | #3175 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 37 | #3429 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 10 | #3665 | — |
The Story of Azell
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1934, Azell is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Azell are most likely born between 1924 and 1944.
How rare is Azell?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azell is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 52 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Azell by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1914–1988)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 | #6498 |
| 1977 | 7 | #4632 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4073 |
| 1957 | 8 | #3037 |
| 1956 | 6 | #3562 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3533 |
| 1954 | 8 | #2966 |
| 1953 | 5 | #3843 |
| 1952 | 7 | #3113 |
| 1951 | 5 | #3751 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3050 |
| 1949 | 5 | #3723 |
| 1948 | 7 | #3025 |
| 1947 | 5 | #3764 |
| 1946 | 8 | #2707 |
| 1943 | 7 | #2987 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2496 |
| 1938 | 6 | #3203 |
| 1936 | 5 | #3578 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3685 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Azell as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Azell has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 48 births since 1918.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1988