Haskel
Haskel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Haskel is a variant of Haskell, which traces back to the Yiddish given name Haskel, a diminutive of Yechezkel (Ezekiel). It carries the meaning 'God strengthens'. Although historically used in the early 20th century in the United States, it has become very rare in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,160 babies in the United States have been named Haskel since 1880. It ranks #3534 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (45.2 %)
- KY (35.8 %)
- SC (7.5 %)
- AR (3.9 %)
- TX (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 198 |
| 1920-1930 | 318 |
| 1930-1940 | 257 |
| 1940-1950 | 154 |
| 1950-1960 | 117 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Haskel originated as an eastern European Yiddish adaptation of the Hebrew name Ezekiel.
- The name enjoyed its highest relative usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century.