To move quickly; to accelerate
Derived from the English verb meaning to move with speed or urgency. It likely originated as a descriptive surname or a modern word-name choice, reflecting a sense of energy and forward momentum.
Less common today
Hasten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,493 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
