Cheskel

Cheskel - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Cheskel at a glance

Cheskel is ranked #2013 among boy baby names in 2021, with 32 births in 2021. It peaked in 1959 at #1263 and first appeared on the charts in 1958.

Rank in 2021
#2013
Births in 2021
32
Peak year
1959 (#1263)
First appeared
1958
Trend
#2509 in 2011 → #2013 in 2021 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 47,081 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Cheskel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1958 on position #1615. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cheskel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cheskel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cheskel. The baby boy name Cheskel was given to 32 baby boys in 2021, ranking #2013 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 47,081 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cheskel peaked in popularity 67 years ago in 1959 on position 1263.



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Cheskel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cheskel is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #493 - and is the least popular in New York at position #493.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cheskel is where you live.


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Cheskel origin and meaning

Cheskel is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Cheskel, pop culture references for the name Cheskel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cheskel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cheskel, sorted by popularity.

Cole / Cecil / Clay / Cleo / Cale / Cal / Cael / Cecilio / Cyle / Coley /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20212013
20152301
20142234
20132439
20122694
20112509
20102839
20092378
20082359
20072620
20062604
20052528
20042321
20033212
20022592
20012771
20002497
19992326
19982490
19972180
19962356
19952434
19942478
19932411
19922433
19912787
19902761
19892546
19882139
19872561
19862242
19852185
19831951
19812239
19791829
19781719
19771828
19761809
19741701
19731815
19721802
19611518
19591263
19581615

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
New York493

Even more about Cheskel


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cheskel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cheskel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1959
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Cheskel
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 47,081
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1958
2021 births +32

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