Total births
1,160
Boys' name · since 1907
Haskel
1,160 babies named Haskel in U.S. Social Security records since 1907, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,160
- total births
- 1907–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Haskel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,160 recorded since 1907.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Haskel has been recorded 1,160 times among boys since 1907, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 2001.
- 1,160 total births
- 1907–2001 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,160 boys have been named Haskel since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,160
- total births
- 1907–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Haskel was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
40 babies were named Haskel in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Haskel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Haskel splits its recorded history at 1942: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1907 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Haskel at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Haskel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–2001
- Peak year (1924)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Haskel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Haskel's strongest decade.
318 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Haskel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
198 births
- 1920s
1920s
318 births
- 1930s
1930s
257 births
- 1940s
1940s
154 births
- 1950s 117
1950s
117 births
- 1960s 60
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 318 births (27% of all-time use).
How Haskel 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 Haskel's total volume
Haskel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Haskel by state
Where Haskel concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 126 | 10.9% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 100 | 8.6% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 21 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.9% |
Tennessee share of Haskel's total US births 10.9%
Even split
126 of 1,160 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Haskel? ▼
Haskel has been given to 1,160 babies in the U.S. since 1907, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 40 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Haskel most popular? ▼
Haskel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 318 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Haskel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Haskel are Tennessee (126 births), Kentucky (100 births), South Carolina (21 births).
How long has the name Haskel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Haskel since 1907 -- 95 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Haskel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hassan, Hasan, Haskell, Hashim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Haskel's data
- Haskel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (318 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Haskels (126 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Haskel
Nearby Names Like Haskel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Haskel
Hassan Boy
#649 12,300 births
Hasan Boy
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Haskell Boy
#9015 3,700 births
Hashim Boy
#2223 1,984 births
Hasani Boy
#4759 1,184 births
Compare Haskel side by side: Haskel vs Hassan Haskel vs Hasan Haskel vs Haskell
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1907–2001 (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. "Haskel: Baby Name Since 1907 - 1,160 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/haskel. 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 Haskel 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 July 2026.