Gender: Female
Hazel Estella Barnes was an American philosopher, author, and translator. Best known for her popularization of existentialism in America, Barnes translated the works of Jean-Paul Sartre as well as writing original works on the subject. After earning her Ph.D. in Classics from Yale in 1941, she spent much of her career at the University of Colorado. In 1979, Barnes became the first woman to be named Distinguished Professor at CU-Boulder. In recognition of her long tenure and service to the University, in 1991 CU established the Hazel Barnes Prize for faculty who best embody "the enriching interrelationship between teaching and research." In 1962, Barnes was the host of a television series, "Self Encounter: A Study in Existentialism", which ran for 10 episodes and appeared on National Public Television.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 23, 2024
On the name Hazel Barnes, Hazel means Hazelnut, A Nut-bearing Tree, The Tree, Nut, Colour, Ruler, Colour of Sun Set, Reddish Brown, Tree, Leader. Barnes means Near the Barns.
The name Hazel Barnes is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hazel is commonly found in United Kingdom, South Africa, United States of America, and 80 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Hazel is recorded 22,202 times globally, ranking it as the 2,886th most common name worldwide.
Hazel is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 6,320 occurrences, making it the 305th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Hazel is found among 1 in every 87 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #305 | 1 : 87 |
| South Africa | #688 | 1 : 752 |
| United States of America | #1,365 | 1 : 622 |
| Costa Rica | #185 | 1 : 98 |
| Ireland | #298 | 1 : 98 |
| Hong Kong | #428 | 1 : 483 |
| Singapore | #452 | 1 : 656 |
| Turkey | #2,069 | 1 : 1,491 |
| Philippines | #121 | 1 : 376 |
| Malaysia | #2,238 | 1 : 3,444 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Hazel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Hazel Estella Barnes was an American philosopher, author, and translator. Best known for her popularization of existentialism in America, Barnes translated the works of Jean-Paul Sartre as well as writing original works on the subject. After earning her Ph.D. in Classics from Yale in 1941, she spent much of her career at the University of Colorado. In 1979, Barnes became the first woman to be named Distinguished Professor at CU-Boulder. In recognition of her long tenure and service to the University, in 1991 CU established the Hazel Barnes Prize for faculty who best embody "the enriching interrelationship between teaching and research." In 1962, Barnes was the host of a television series, "Self Encounter: A Study in Existentialism", which ran for 10 episodes and appeared on National Public Television.
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