Is Haskell a boy's or girl's name?

Haskell is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 10 recorded births.

When was Haskell most popular?

Haskell reached its peak popularity in 1919 with 104 births that year. It is currently ranked #9283 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Haskell?

Haskell is currently ranked #9283 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,700 babies since 1883.

Haskell

An uncommon Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsNorseDeclining Also a pet name

#9283▲ 2043in 2024

Meaning & Origin

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

Haskell is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old Norse origin, an anglicization of the Norse Áskell — composed of ás (god) and ketill (cauldron), meaning 'divine cauldron' or 'god's helmet.' With nearly 3,700 recorded births, it has both Norse heritage and a strong presence in Jewish naming traditions as a form of Ezekiel.

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Popularity Over Time

Haskell has 121+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1883.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Haskell
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	40	#9393	▼
2010s	69	#10650	▲
2000s	23	#11240	▼
1990s	36	#8261	▼
1980s	57	#4412	▼
1970s	117	#3168	▼
1960s	192	#2004	▼
1950s	308	#1408	▼
1940s	465	#1002	▼
1930s	652	#772	▼
1920s	862	#695	▲
1910s	672	#614	▲
1900s	142	#778	▲
1890s	53	#938	▲
1880s	12	#873	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Haskell
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	8	#9283	+2 (33.3%)
2023	6	#11326	-4 (-40.0%)
2022	10	#7964	+3 (42.9%)
2021	7	#10098	-2 (-22.2%)
2020	9	#8295	-1 (-10.0%)
2019	10	#7843	+5 (100.0%)
2018	5	#12855	-1 (-16.7%)
2017	6	#11259	-3 (-33.3%)
2016	9	#8382	+2 (28.6%)
2015	7	#9934	-3 (-30.0%)
2014	10	#7758	+4 (66.7%)
2013	6	#11228	0
2012	6	#11296	+1 (20.0%)
2011	5	#12995	0
2010	5	#12946	0
2008	5	#13246	-2 (-28.6%)
2006	7	#9944	+1 (16.7%)
2005	6	#10574	+1 (20.0%)
2001	5	#11194	-1 (-16.7%)
1998	6	#8885	+1 (20.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Haskell as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Haskell has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 1917.

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Total births

1917

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Frequently Asked

Can Haskell be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Haskell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #9283. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1883–2024) · Methodology