Haskell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Haskell is an Old English name meaning 'hedge keeper'. It evolved from 'Haescle' and 'Hæsa' over time. The name is associated with traits of intelligence and uniqueness. It does not have biblical relevance. Haskell gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a distinctive name today.
The name Haskell is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Haskell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Haskell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 648th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 807th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1404th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2750th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7061st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13195th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8884th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Haskell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Haskell"
Pronunciation
/ˈhæskəl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Haskell is derived from the Old English personal name 'Haescle', which is a diminutive form of 'Hæsa', meaning 'the one who is responsible for the enclosure or the hedge'.
Meaning
Hedge keeper
Language Evolution
Haescle, Hæsa, Haskell
Historical Usage
The name Haskell gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, as a surname and then transitioned to a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Haskel, Haskel, Haskelson
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Haskell is perceived as a unique and somewhat intellectual name, often associated with the programming language named after the mathematician Haskell Curry.
Famous People
Haskell Curry, American mathematician and logician, Haskell Wexler, American cinematographer and director, Haskell Smith, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Haskell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Haskell"
"Haskell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 648th of 7545 | 1,517 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 807th of 6773 | 1,106 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1404th of 7552 | 582 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2750th of 10718 | 210 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7061st of 16616 | 76 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13195th of 24088 | 45 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8884th of 23106 | 93 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7989th of 9107 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Haskell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
18.93% 448th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
23.80% 560th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
35.33% 1008th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Haskell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Haskell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Haskell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.