Haskle
A modern invented name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Haskle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haskle today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haskle births was 1928 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haskle. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haskle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#4,391
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Haskle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haskle 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 Haskle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Haskle
The given name Haskle has its origins in the ancient Germanic language family, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. Linguists believe the name derives from the Proto-Germanic word "haskaz," which means "hare" or "rabbit." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals with a perceived resemblance to these swift and agile creatures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haskle can be found in the Frankish Annals, a historical chronicle detailing the reign of the Merovingian dynasty in what is now modern-day France. These annals mention a nobleman named Haskle von Metz, who lived in the late 6th century and was renowned for his skill as a hunter and his bravery in battle.
In the 9th century, a Benedictine monk named Haskle of Fulda was recognized for his scholarly contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his work in establishing a renowned monastic school in the city of Fulda, located in present-day Germany. His efforts played a pivotal role in the advancement of education and learning during the Carolingian Renaissance.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Haskle gained prominence among the nobility of the Holy Roman Empire. One notable figure was Haskle von Aachen (1145-1212), a German nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart and was knighted for his valor in the Battle of Acre.
In the 14th century, Haskle de Montferrat (1320-1372) was a renowned Italian condottiero, or mercenary captain, who led his company of soldiers in various military campaigns across the Italian peninsula. His tactical prowess and leadership skills were highly valued by the city-states he served.
Another historical figure bearing the name Haskle was a Danish explorer and navigator named Haskle Thorvaldsson (1490-1555). He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish contact with the indigenous populations of Greenland and is believed to have explored parts of the Canadian Arctic archipelago.
While the name Haskle has largely fallen out of common usage in modern times, its rich history and unique origins serve as a testament to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped our understanding of personal names throughout the ages.
People
Haskle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haskle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haskle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haskle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haskle 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 - US residents.
Is Haskle a common name?
We classify Haskle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haskle most popular?
The single biggest year for Haskle was 1928, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haskle is about 0 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 Haskle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haskle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haskle 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 Haskle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haskle 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 Haskle 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 Americans are named Haskle?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.