NAME PROFILE
Haskel
Formally derived from the Hebrew name Yechezkel meaning 'God will strengthen', this name suggests a personality defined by inner fortitude and a nurturing spirit that empowers everyone in its circle.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,160 |
| Gender | Male (24% / 76%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1945 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, Yiddish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TN — 45%KY — 35%SC — 10%AR — 5%TX — 5%
Notable People
Haskell Curry (Mathematician and namesake of the Haskell language) · Haskell Wexler (Academy Award-winning Cinematographer) · Haskell V. Anderson III (Film and stage actor) · Haskel Stanback (NFL football player) · Haskell Small (Renowned composer and pianist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HassieKelHasky
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