Cheskel
Every Cheskel since 1958 — 749 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cheskel
Cheskel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,326 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 749 American babies have been named Cheskel. Its peak came in 2023, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cheskel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cheskel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,326 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,343 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,184 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,200 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,511 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,073 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,910 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,617 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,349 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,898 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,423 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,033 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,012 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,764 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,238 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,409 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,953 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,422 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,473 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,566 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,620 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,629 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,781 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,151 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,018 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,628 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5,998 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,325 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,909 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,122 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cheskel in 2025?
Cheskel ranked #3,326 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cheskel?
749 babies have been named Cheskel in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cheskel most popular?
Cheskel peaked in 2023, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Cheskel a boy or girl name?
Cheskel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cheskel rising or falling?
Cheskel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.