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Haskell - A very unique male name



  Nov 09,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Haskell at a glance

Haskell is ranked #1945 among boy baby names in 1974, with 5 births in 1974. It peaked in 1910 at #408 and first appeared on the charts in 1910.

Rank in 1974
#1945
Births in 1974
5
Peak year
1910 (#408)
First appeared
1910
Popularity
1 in 294,845 boys
Visitor rating
3.0/5 (2 recent votes)

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

Haskell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #408. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Haskell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Haskell? 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 Haskell. The baby boy name Haskell was given to 5 baby boys in 1974, ranking #1945 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 294,845 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Haskell peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 408.



Famous with this name

Charlie Haskell
David Haskell
Peter Haskell


How would you rate Haskell, 1-5?

Rating: 3.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Haskell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Haskell is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #454 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #454.

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 Haskell is where you live.


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Haskell origin and meaning

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

Similar to Haskell

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

Huxley / Hazel / Haziel / Haskel / Hazael / Hassel / Hassell / Huxlee / Hachalu /

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
19741945
19661598
19631484
19601507
19591502
19571509
19561147
19551217
19541153
19531128
19521101
19511024
19501265
19491001
19481171
1947951
1946983
1945880
1944840
1943785
1942768
1941933
1940772
1939735
1938790
1937697
1936621
1935736
1934793
1933738
1932676
1931683
1930620
1929674
1928776
1927661
1926669
1925623
1924634
1923610
1922647
1921640
1920703
1919601
1918616
1917623
1916601
1915589
1914596
1913492
1912624
1910408

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
South Carolina454

Even more about Haskell


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 Haskell 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 Haskell?

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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New data stories


#
On chart
1910
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Haskell
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 294,845
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1910
1974 births +5

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