Haskell: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Haskell

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1919

104 babies

All-time total

3,710

#2,212 all-time among boys

First recorded

1883

in Social Security records

Haskell popularity over time

3,710 babies have been named Haskell since 1883, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	12	12	1	–	#784
1890s	–	53	53	5	+342%	#731
1900s	–	142	142	14	+168%	#432
1910s	5	672	677	68	+377%	#516
1920s	5	862	867	87	+28%	#641
1930s	–	652	652	65	-25%	#669
1940s	–	465	465	47	-29%	#825
1950s	–	308	308	31	-34%	#1,127
1960s	–	192	192	19	-38%	#1,553
1970s	–	117	117	12	-39%	#2,671
1980s	–	57	57	6	-51%	#3,490
1990s	–	36	36	4	-37%	#6,044
2000s	–	23	23	2	-36%	#9,945
2010s	–	69	69	7	+200%	#7,759
2020s (to 2025)	–	40	40	7	-3%	#7,970

The story of Haskell

Haskell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1883, 3,710 American babies have been named Haskell. Its peak came in 1919, when 104 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Haskell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Haskell?

The median living Haskell is about 68 years old; half are between 50 and 79. An estimated 1,100 people named Haskell are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Haskell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	8	#9,313
2023	–	–	6	#11,338
2022	–	–	10	#7,970
2021	–	–	7	#10,107
2020	–	–	9	#8,301
2019	–	–	10	#7,845
2018	–	–	5	#12,862
2017	–	–	6	#11,261
2016	–	–	9	#8,383
2015	–	–	7	#9,935
2014	–	–	10	#7,759
2013	–	–	6	#11,229
2012	–	–	6	#11,297
2011	–	–	5	#12,996
2010	–	–	5	#12,947
2009	–	–	–	–
2008	–	–	5	#13,247
2007	–	–	–	–
2006	–	–	7	#9,945
2005	–	–	6	#10,574
2004	–	–	–	–
2003	–	–	–	–
2002	–	–	–	–
2001	–	–	5	#11,195
2000	–	–	–	–
1995	–	–	5	#9,367
1990	–	–	8	#6,044
1985	–	–	6	#6,061
1980	–	–	11	#3,709
1975	–	–	13	#2,970
1970	–	–	13	#2,671
1965	–	–	23	#1,642
1960	–	–	27	#1,566
1955	–	–	28	#1,470
1950	–	–	33	#1,263
1945	–	–	40	#1,012
1940	–	–	58	#825
1935	–	–	58	#820
1930	–	–	87	#669
1925	–	–	90	#674
1920	–	–	79	#733
1915	–	–	80	#648
1910	–	–	30	#516
1905	–	–	9	#869
1900	–	–	6	#1,231
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Haskell

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Haskell Wexler American filmmaker (1922–2015) Contemporary
2 Haskell Curry American mathematician (1900-1982) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Haskell, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Haskell?

The median living Haskell is about 68 years old. Half of all living Haskells are between 50 and 79 years old.

How many people named Haskell are alive today?

An estimated 1,100 people named Haskell are alive in the United States, based on 3,710 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Haskell mean?

A surname. An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the Old Norse given name Áskell.

How popular is the name Haskell in 2025?

Haskell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Haskell?

3,710 babies have been named Haskell in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Haskell most popular?

Haskell peaked in 1919, when 104 newborns received the name.

Is Haskell a boy or girl name?

Haskell is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Haskell rising or falling?

Haskell is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Haskell?

Well-known people named Haskell include Haskell Wexler (film director), Haskell Curry (mathematician).

Names like Haskell

Names that sound and feel close to Haskell: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

Compare Haskell with similar names → More names starting with H →