At a glance
- In short
- Hassel is a unique and distinctive name for a baby boy of English origin, with variations like Hassell. It brings a sense of tradition and individuality.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1974 (#5,228)
- Babies in 1974
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,425 in 1925
- First recorded
- 1914
Meaning of Hassel
Hassel is a unique and distinctive name for a baby boy. It has its origins in English and is pronounced as HA-suhl (/ˈhæsəl/). The name Hassel has variations such as Hassell. Although not very common, the name Hassel has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While it may not be as popular today, it still holds a certain charm and individuality. Those who bear the name Hassel can feel a sense of uniqueness and stand out from the crowd. With its long history, this name brings with it a sense of tradition and heritage. Consider naming your little one Hassel if you're looking for a name that is both uncommon and meaningful.
How to pronounce Hassel
English
- Pronounced HA-suhl /ˈhæsəl/
Popularity of Hassel in the U.S.
Hassel was last recorded in the U.S. in 1974, ranked #5,228 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,425 in 1925. It first appears in the records in 1914.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1914–1974 46 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 | 5,228 | back (not recorded in 1971–1973) |
| 1970 | 5 | 4,724 | back (not recorded in 1961–1969) |
| 1960 | 7 | 3,337 | ▼ 47 |
| 1959 | 7 | 3,290 | ▲ 269 |
| 1958 | 6 | 3,559 | ▼ 535 |
| 1957 | 8 | 3,024 | back (not recorded in 1956) |
| 1955 | 6 | 3,505 | ▼ 53 |
| 1954 | 6 | 3,452 | ▼ 309 |
| 1953 | 7 | 3,143 | back (not recorded in 1952) |
| 1951 | 10 | 2,495 | ▲ 526 |
| 1950 | 7 | 3,021 | ▼ 2 |
| 1949 | 7 | 3,019 | ▼ 231 |
| 1948 | 8 | 2,788 | ▼ 537 |
| 1947 | 12 | 2,251 | ▲ 439 |
| 1946 | 8 | 2,690 | ▼ 681 |
| 1945 | 12 | 2,009 | ▲ 1,100 |
| 1944 | 6 | 3,109 | back (not recorded in 1943) |
| 1942 | 5 | 3,560 | ▼ 904 |
| 1941 | 8 | 2,656 | ▼ 178 |
| 1940 | 9 | 2,478 | ▲ 1,002 |
| 1939 | 5 | 3,480 | ▼ 1,001 |
| 1938 | 9 | 2,479 | ▼ 391 |
| 1937 | 12 | 2,088 | ▲ 766 |
| 1936 | 7 | 2,854 | ▼ 1,097 |
| 1935 | 16 | 1,757 | ▲ 364 |
| 1934 | 12 | 2,121 | ▼ 414 |
| 1933 | 17 | 1,707 | ▲ 70 |
| 1932 | 17 | 1,777 | ▲ 551 |
| 1931 | 11 | 2,328 | ▼ 35 |
| 1930 | 12 | 2,293 | ▼ 291 |
| 1929 | 15 | 2,002 | ▼ 100 |
| 1928 | 17 | 1,902 | ▼ 106 |
| 1927 | 19 | 1,796 | ▲ 278 |
| 1926 | 15 | 2,074 | ▼ 649 |
| 1925 | 27 | 1,425 | ▲ 351 |
| 1924 | 20 | 1,776 | ▲ 555 |
| 1923 | 13 | 2,331 | ▼ 566 |
| 1922 | 20 | 1,765 | ▲ 215 |
| 1921 | 17 | 1,980 | ▲ 622 |
| 1920 | 11 | 2,602 | ▲ 789 |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▼ 848 |
| 1918 | 11 | 2,543 | ▼ 355 |
| 1917 | 13 | 2,188 | ▼ 683 |
| 1916 | 22 | 1,505 | ▲ 679 |
| 1915 | 12 | 2,184 | ▲ 731 |
| 1914 | 6 | 2,915 | new |
Notable people named Hassel
- Hassel Smith was an influential American Abstract Expressionist artist and teacher known for his bold work on the West Coast.