Boy · #3,171 in 2026

Cheskel

Name: Popularity of the name Cheskel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cheskel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,171

Peak Rank

#2,663 (2023)

Total Babies

786

5-Yr Trend

+31%

1958

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#2663

Peak Rank

786

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cheskel

Cheskel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 38 Cheskels were born — ranking #3,174 that year. As of 2026, Cheskel ranks #3,171 for baby boys with 38 births, rising sharply (+31% over the past five years). In total, more than 786 Cheskels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cheskel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cheskel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cesca
Chuckle
Chesil
Chaska
Siskel
Cecal
Chesky
Chacal
Jekyll
Shekel
Haskell
Mescal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheskel

What does the name Cheskel mean?

Cheskel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cheskel in 2026?

In 2026, Cheskel ranks #3,171 among boys' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.

When was Cheskel most popular?

Cheskel reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,663 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cheskel most popular?

Cheskel has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cheskel.

Is Cheskel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cheskel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cheskel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cheskel include Ranald, Elfego, Jahmere. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cheskel

Cheskel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 786 births in the dataset. Cheskel's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,663. Use the chart and map above to compare Cheskel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.