Boy · #5,227 in 2026

Hassell

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

Current Rank

#5,227

Peak Rank

#1,998 (1918)

Total Babies

321

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1974

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#1998

Peak Rank

321

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hassell

Hassell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 16 Hassells were born — ranking #1,998 that year. As of 2026, Hassell ranks #5,227 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 321 Hassells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Hassell

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

Hassle
Hassel
Hasl
Hasel
Hustle
Hussle
Hazell
Hessel
Housel
Hisel
Heisel
Hysell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hassell

What does the name Hassell mean?

Hassell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hassell in 2026?

In 2026, Hassell ranks #5,227 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hassell most popular?

Hassell reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,998 that year with 16 babies given the name.

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

Hassell has historically been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hassell.

Is Hassell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hassell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hassell include Alberta, Veto, Orazio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hassell

Hassell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 321 births in the dataset. Hassell's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,998. Use the chart and map above to compare Hassell'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.