Markel
Every Markel since 1948 — 4,829 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markel
Markel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,111 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 4,829 American babies have been named Markel. Its peak came in 1999, when 183 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Markel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markel 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 | — | — | 39 | #3,111 |
| 2024 | — | — | 49 | #2,698 |
| 2023 | — | — | 63 | #2,262 |
| 2022 | — | — | 62 | #2,310 |
| 2021 | — | — | 73 | #2,032 |
| 2020 | — | — | 81 | #1,841 |
| 2019 | — | — | 86 | #1,800 |
| 2018 | — | — | 85 | #1,803 |
| 2017 | — | — | 81 | #1,839 |
| 2016 | — | — | 92 | #1,704 |
| 2015 | — | — | 110 | #1,511 |
| 2014 | — | — | 95 | #1,637 |
| 2013 | — | — | 110 | #1,489 |
| 2012 | — | — | 107 | #1,510 |
| 2011 | — | — | 123 | #1,369 |
| 2010 | — | — | 126 | #1,355 |
| 2009 | — | — | 144 | #1,247 |
| 2008 | — | — | 147 | #1,201 |
| 2007 | — | — | 139 | #1,267 |
| 2006 | — | — | 138 | #1,221 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,586 | 169 | #1,006 |
| 2004 | — | — | 149 | #1,074 |
| 2003 | — | — | 136 | #1,123 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,795 | 118 | #1,189 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,676 | 164 | #946 |
| 2000 | — | — | 143 | #1,023 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,166 | 167 | #832 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,144 | 75 | #1,281 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,561 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,684 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,989 | 11 | #3,359 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #3,003 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,154 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,797 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,388 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,007 |
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Famous people named Markel
- Markel Susaeta Soccer player · b. 1987
- Markel Bergara Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markel in 2025?
Markel ranked #3,111 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markel?
4,829 babies have been named Markel in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markel most popular?
Markel peaked in 1999, when 183 newborns received the name.
Is Markel a boy or girl name?
Markel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markel rising or falling?
Markel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Markel?
Well-known people named Markel include Markel Susaeta (soccer player), Markel Bergara (soccer player).