UK girl's name
Hasty
Indicating a tendency to act swiftly or rashly without due consideration.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hasty is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hasty popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Hasty. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hasty ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 girls were registered as Hasty.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hasty as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Hasty mean?
The given name Hasty has its roots in the Old English language and can be traced back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Old English word "hæst", which means "quick" or "speedy". This name was likely used to describe a child who was born quickly or easily, or one who was particularly active and energetic.
In the medieval period, the name Hasty appeared in various historical records and documents, particularly in England and other parts of the British Isles. It was not an uncommon name among the Anglo-Saxon population, and it was often used as a nickname or a descriptive name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hasty can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is mentioned in reference to a landowner or tenant in the county of Lincolnshire.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Hasty. In the 14th century, Hasty Pudding was the nickname of a famous English cook and author of one of the earliest known cookbooks, "The Forme of Cury". This cookbook was written in the late 14th century and is considered a valuable source of information about medieval English cuisine.
In the 16th century, Hasty Brooks was an English soldier and explorer who accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on his expeditions to South America. He is mentioned in Raleigh's accounts of his travels and is known for his bravery and quick thinking in various encounters with indigenous tribes.
During the American Revolutionary War, Hasty Sawyer was a patriot and militiaman from Massachusetts. He fought in several battles against the British forces and is remembered for his courage and dedication to the cause of American independence.
In the 19th century, Hasty Pudding was also the name of a prestigious social club and theatrical troupe at Harvard University. The club, which still exists today, was founded in 1795 and is known for its annual theatrical productions and celebrations.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Hasty, a name that evokes a sense of speed, energy, and action.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hasty over time
The chart below shows babies named Hasty registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hasty, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hasty by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hasty was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4963 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Hasty
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hasty: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hasty in the UK right now?
In 2012, Hasty was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hasty most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Hasty in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hasty?
Indicating a tendency to act swiftly or rashly without due consideration.
How many people are called Hasty in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Hasty across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.