Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Hasten since 1916
Babies named Hasten per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hasten's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Hasten is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916, when it reached its peak ranking of 6,446. In 2025, the name continues to be used very sparingly, with an estimated 1 in 131,390 newborns receiving it. The trajectory of Hasten has been stable, showing no significant revival in recent decades. While the name has no recorded top states from its early use, it aligns closely with other early 20th century English surnames-turned-first-names. Its etymology remains uncertain, but it may be connected to the name Heston. Families choosing Hasten today might also consider similarly uncommon names like Elmer or Hazel for siblings.
Hasten is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Heston, an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'enclosure on a hill' from Old English 'hǣs' (brushwood) or 'hǣs' (command) + 'tūn' (enclosure). Alternatively, it could be a transferred use of the English verb 'hasten' meaning to hurry, though this is less likely as a naming influence. The name saw minimal use in the early 20th century, with a single recorded birth in 1916 according to U.S. Social Security data.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hast
Variants: Heston
Sibling names for Hasten
Names that share Hasten's style, for a brother or sister.
