Hascal
Hascal is a modern invented name with no clear etymology or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Hascal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hascal today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hascal births was 1916 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hascal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Hascal is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Hascals were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hascal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1916
6 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1936 SSA rank
#3,767
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Hascal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hascal from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Hascal remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hascal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hascal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hascal
The name Hascal has its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian region, which encompassed parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "hasqalu," which means "to weigh" or "to consider." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their wisdom, thoughtfulness, or ability to make considered decisions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hascal can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2000 BCE. This tablet, which was discovered in the ancient city of Ur, contains a list of names, including Hascal, that were likely used by scribes or administrators during that time period.
In the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, which is considered one of the earliest surviving works of literary fiction, there is a character named Hascal who is described as a wise and respected elder. This text, which dates back to around 2100 BCE, provides an early example of the name's usage and its association with wisdom and age.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hascal. One such person was Hascal of Nineveh, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century BCE. He is credited with writing several treatises on subjects such as astronomy, mathematics, and ethics, and his works were widely studied in the ancient Near East.
Another famous Hascal was Hascal the Younger, a 5th century BCE Greek mathematician and astronomer from the city of Miletus. He is best known for his contributions to the field of geometry, particularly his work on the properties of conic sections.
In the realm of religion, there was Hascal of Alexandria, a 3rd century CE Christian martyr who was executed for his beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius. His unwavering faith and willingness to sacrifice his life for his convictions made him a revered figure in early Christian history.
A more recent historical figure named Hascal was Hascal ibn Ibrahim al-Tusi, a 12th century CE Persian philosopher and scientist. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and logic, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
Finally, the name Hascal was also borne by Hascal of Verona, a 14th century Italian Renaissance scholar and humanist. He was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and his efforts to revive the study of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
People
Hascal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hascal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hascal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hascal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hascal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Hascal a common name?
We classify Hascal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hascal most popular?
The single biggest year for Hascal was 1916, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hascal is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hascal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hascal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hascal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hascal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hascal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hascal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Hascal as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.