Haskell
Haskell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæskəl/
Meaning and origin of Haskell
- An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the Old Norse given name Áskell.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
The programming language is named after American logician Haskell Curry (1900–1982). * As an English surname, from the Middle English personal name Askell, from Old Norse Áskell. Compare Axtell, Askin, Haskin, Hasty, Astin. * As a surname in the Isle of Man, a variant of Castell, itself related to the above. * As a Jewish surname, from Khaskl, a Yiddish form of Yeḥezqel, see Ezekiel.
How popular is Haskell?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 3,700 boys in the U.S. have been named Haskell (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4906 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #432 in 1908. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Haskell FAQ
What does the name Haskell mean?
An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the Old Norse given name Áskell. A male given name transferred from the surname. The programming language is named after American logician Haskell Curry (1900–1982). * As an English surname, from the Middle English personal name Askell, from Old Norse Áskell. Compare Axtell, Askin, Haskin, Hasty, Astin. * As a surname in the Isle of Man, a variant of Castell, itself related to the above. * As a Jewish surname, from Khaskl, a Yiddish form of Yeḥezqel, see Ezekiel.
What is the origin of the name Haskell?
Haskell is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Haskell?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 3,700 boys in the U.S. have been named Haskell (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4906 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #432 in 1908. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Haskell a boy or girl name?
Haskell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 3,700 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.