Total births
749
Boys' name · since 1958
Cheskel
Cheskel has 749 recorded births since 1958 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3359
- among boys today
- 749
- born since 1958
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Cheskel is the #3359 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 749 recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Cheskel recorded 749 times among boys since 1958, holding rank #3359 nationally today, ahead of 77% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #3359 among boys today
- 749 born since 1958
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cheskel is currently the #3359 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 749 born since 1958, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3359
- among boys today
- 749
- born since 1958
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Cheskel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3359
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Cheskel was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
38 babies were named Cheskel in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Cheskel compares
749 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cheskel's all-time total is 104% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cheskel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 749 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cheskel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cheskel's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cheskel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,359
Active since
1958
Cheskel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Cheskel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Cheskel's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Cheskel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
93 births
- 2000s
2000s
142 births
- 2010s
2010s
217 births
- 2020s
2020s
183 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 217 births (29% of all-time use).
How Cheskel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cheskel's total volume
Cheskel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cheskel by state
Where Cheskel concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 478 | 63.8% |
New York share of Cheskel's total US births 63.8%
478 of 749 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cheskel? ▼
Cheskel has been given to 749 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3359 as of the latest data. 38 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Cheskel most popular? ▼
Cheskel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Cheskel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cheskel are New York (478 births).
How long has the name Cheskel been used? ▼
Records for Cheskel go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Cheskel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chester, Chet, Chevy, Cheyenne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cheskel's data
- Cheskel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (217 total births) through the 2020s (183) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Cheskels (478 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cheskel
Nearby Names Like Cheskel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cheskel
Chester Boy
#1650 121,474 births
Chet Boy
#2104 6,180 births
Chevy Boy
#1647 3,794 births
Cheyenne Boy
#10049 2,696 births
Chesley Boy
2,294 births
Compare Cheskel side by side: Cheskel vs Chester Cheskel vs Chet Cheskel vs Chevy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cheskel
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cheskel: #3359 Boys' Name - 749 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cheskel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cheskel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.