Haskell
A surname. An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the Old Norse given name Áskell.
Every Haskell since 1883 — 3,710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Haskell Curry Mathematician · 1900–1982
- Haskell Wexler Film director · 1922–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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 Curry (mathematician), Haskell Wexler (film director).