Makel
Every Makel since 1996 — 799 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makel
Makel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,500 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 799 American babies have been named Makel — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Makel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,500 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,563 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,111 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,732 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,935 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,879 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,479 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,456 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,224 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,568 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,995 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,747 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,821 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,768 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,976 |
| 2010 | — | — | 31 | #3,503 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,878 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,341 | 31 | #3,540 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,437 | 48 | #2,588 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44 | #2,684 |
| 2005 | — | — | 52 | #2,286 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43 | #2,557 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,301 | 32 | #3,030 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,104 | 21 | #3,992 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,664 | 29 | #3,114 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,289 | 27 | #3,196 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makel in 2025?
Makel ranked #11,500 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makel?
799 babies have been named Makel in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makel most popular?
Makel peaked in 2007, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Makel a boy or girl name?
Makel is used for both: about 6% of babies named Makel have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Makel rising or falling?
Makel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.