Holding steady.
Popularity of Haskel since 1907
Babies named Haskel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Haskel's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 198 |
| 1920s | 318 |
| 1930s | 257 |
| 1940s | 154 |
| 1950s | 117 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Haskel is a rare masculine name that saw its greatest use in the early 1900s. According to U.S. Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1907 and reached its peak rank in 1908, but has since become very uncommon. The name has a trajectory classified as stable, meaning it has not seen a recent revival. Haskel is typically considered a variant of the surname Haskell, which itself has uncertain origins but may trace back to Old Norse. Despite its obscurity, Haskel has a straightforward pronunciation and a vintage feel, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with early 20th-century Americana charm.
Haskel is primarily a variant spelling of the surname Haskell, which itself may be derived from a place name or from the Old Norse personal name Áskell (meaning 'god-cauldron'). The name has been in occasional use as a given name in the United States since the early 20th century, with its peak in 1908.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Haskell
Sibling names for Haskel
Names that share Haskel's style, for a brother or sister.
