Cheskel
Cheskel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Cheskel is a Yiddish diminutive and localized form of the Hebrew name Ezekiel. It is traditionally used within Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily used in distinct cultural communities.
Popularity in the United States
749 babies in the United States have been named Cheskel since 1880. It ranks #3927 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1744.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 217 |
| 2020-2029 | 183 |
Fun facts
- Cheskel developed as a Yiddish vernacular form of the Hebrew biblical name Yechezkel (Ezekiel).
- In the United States, the name is mostly used within Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities.