Haskell Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAS-kəl //ˈhæskəl//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: 'Hare's nook'; Hebrew: 'God strengthens'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Haskell has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the name "Háskel" which means "high" or "sacred." This name was likely introduced to England by Viking settlers during the Norse invasions of the 8th and 9th centuries. The linguistic journey of Haskell can be traced through the Old Norse into Middle English, where it evolved and adapted to fit the phonetic and grammatical structures of the English language.
The transition into modern English solidified the name as Haskell, maintaining its original connotations of elevation and sanctity. Historically, the name Haskell is associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of American history.
One prominent example is Haskell Indian Nations University, established in the late 19th century, which serves as a significant educational institution for Native Americans. Additionally, the name has been borne by various individuals in the realms of politics, literature, and academia, contributing to its recognition in historical narratives.
The name's presence in early American records, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, reflects its adoption and adaptation within English-speaking communities. Culturally, Haskell carries connotations of strength and reverence, resonating with the themes of nobility and honor.
The name has been embraced in various forms, with diminutives such as Haskel appearing in some contexts. Its enduring legacy is reflected in the way it has been preserved through generations, often associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to society.
The name Haskell thus embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Haskell
In this section, you will find notable people named Haskell. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Haskell who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Haskell who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Haskell Curry was a mathematician best known for his work in combinatory logic and the Curry-Howard correspondence.
Haskell Wexler was a cinematographer and director best known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Medium Cool, and Bound for Glory.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Haskell was first seen in the United States in 1883.
Haskell has ranked as high as #1258 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
In the past 5 years the name Haskell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Haskell is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Haskell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Haskell.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1979 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1978 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1975 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1974 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1971 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1970 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1969 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1966 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1965 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1964 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1963 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1962 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1961 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1960 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1959 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1958 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1957 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1956 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1955 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1954 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1953 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1952 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1951 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1950 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1949 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1948 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1947 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1946 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1945 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1944 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1943 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1942 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1941 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1940 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1939 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1938 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1937 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1936 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 1935 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1934 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1933 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1932 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 1931 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 1930 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1929 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 1928 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1927 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 1926 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1925 | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| 1924 | 99 | 94 | 5 |
| 1923 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1922 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1921 | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| 1920 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| 1919 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1918 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1917 | 88 | 83 | 5 |
| 1916 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1915 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1914 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1913 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1912 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1911 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1910 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1909 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1908 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1907 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1906 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1905 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1904 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1903 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1901 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1899 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1897 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1896 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1894 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1893 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1892 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1891 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1887 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1883 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Haskell (1974)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |