Makeda
Every Makeda since 1968 — 1,767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makeda
Makeda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,365 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,767 American babies have been named Makeda. Its peak came in 1985, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Makeda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makeda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,365 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,900 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,572 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,742 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,914 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,775 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,310 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,122 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,044 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,972 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,064 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,400 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,714 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,036 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,467 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,311 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,483 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,484 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,327 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,649 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,056 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,874 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,082 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,560 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,282 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,375 |
| 1995 | 50 | #2,542 |
| 1990 | 55 | #2,305 |
| 1985 | 85 | #1,468 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,971 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,584 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,777 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makeda in 2025?
Makeda ranked #7,365 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makeda?
1,767 babies have been named Makeda in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makeda most popular?
Makeda peaked in 1985, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Makeda a boy or girl name?
Makeda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makeda rising or falling?
Makeda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.