Boy · #4,239 in 2026

Hessel

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

Current Rank

#4,239

Peak Rank

#3,815 (1920)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1923

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#3815

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hessel

The earliest SSA record of Hessel as a baby boy name dates back to 1920, when 6 babies received it. 1920 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Hessel — #3,815 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1923 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 11 Hessels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Hessel

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

Hustle
Hussle
Hisel
Hassle
Hassel
Hassell
Housel
Heisel
Hysell
Hasl
Hasel
Wessel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hessel

What does the name Hessel mean?

Hessel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hessel in 2026?

In 2026, Hessel ranks #4,239 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hessel most popular?

Hessel reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #3,815 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Hessel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hessel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hessel include Goff, Elzear, Marden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hessel

Hessel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Hessel's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #3,815. Use the chart and map above to compare Hessel'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.