How Many People Are Named Hassell?

Complete statistics for the name Hassell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hassell
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Hassell, a very rare male name, is held by just 76 people in the US today, making up 1 in 4,327,345 Americans. That's a tiny fraction! Interestingly, most Hassells are over 60, showing how this name has stayed classic through the decades.

~5,756
Living in US
1 in 57,583
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who handles)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Reliable
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often seen as a master builder, symbolizing leadership and a strong drive to create and achieve.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

647
Worldwide Bearers
#326,733
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
469
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
128
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇸🇻 El Salvador
6
🇭🇳 Honduras
5
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5
🇲🇽 Mexico
5
🇦🇷 Argentina
4
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4
🇧🇧 Barbados
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
76 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
316
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 321 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
78

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hassell Through the Generations

Hassell has been a name that's remained stable over the years, with its peak popularity in 1918 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Hassell is 92, indicating that it's a name often passed down through generations. The majority of those named Hassell, 98%, are over 60, suggesting that it's a name that's been around for quite some time and is now mostly associated with older individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 32
Virginia 19

✨ Similar Names to Hassell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hassell's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Hassell

How Many People Have the Name Hassell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,756 people in the United States currently share the name Hassell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 57,583 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Hassell a Common or Rare Name?

Hassell is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hassell Mean?

Hassell means "English occupational surname (one who handles)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hassell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Hassell Most Popular?

The name Hassell reached peak popularity in 1918, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hassell?

Approximately 5,756 people named Hassell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,756. That works out to roughly 1 in 57,583 Americans.

Is Hassell a rare name?

Hassell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 57,583 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hassell mean?

Hassell means "English occupational surname (one who handles)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Hassell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hassell are male and 0% are female.

When was Hassell most popular?

Hassell peaked in 1918 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,756
All-Time Births5,756
1 in X1 in 57,583
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1918
World Rank#326,733
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.