Markell
Every Markell since 1962 — 4,936 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markell
Markell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,065 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 4,936 American babies have been named Markell. Its peak came in 2005, when 185 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 Markell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markell 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 | — | — | 40 | #3,065 |
| 2024 | — | — | 55 | #2,494 |
| 2023 | — | — | 69 | #2,119 |
| 2022 | — | — | 56 | #2,485 |
| 2021 | — | — | 75 | #1,992 |
| 2020 | — | — | 88 | #1,757 |
| 2019 | — | — | 68 | #2,119 |
| 2018 | — | — | 83 | #1,830 |
| 2017 | — | — | 95 | #1,676 |
| 2016 | — | — | 108 | #1,546 |
| 2015 | — | — | 88 | #1,748 |
| 2014 | — | — | 107 | #1,510 |
| 2013 | — | — | 104 | #1,539 |
| 2012 | — | — | 109 | #1,486 |
| 2011 | — | — | 132 | #1,301 |
| 2010 | — | — | 149 | #1,203 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,162 | 169 | #1,098 |
| 2008 | — | — | 158 | #1,152 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,467 | 152 | #1,169 |
| 2006 | — | — | 160 | #1,100 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,501 | 176 | #986 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,830 | 139 | #1,138 |
| 2003 | — | — | 126 | #1,183 |
| 2002 | — | — | 125 | #1,146 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,838 | 146 | #1,018 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,630 | 135 | #1,064 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,598 | 165 | #840 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,336 | 77 | #1,266 |
| 1985 | — | — | 39 | #1,634 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,685 |
| 1975 | — | — | 22 | #2,104 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,141 | 11 | #3,004 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markell in 2025?
Markell ranked #3,065 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markell?
4,936 babies have been named Markell in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markell most popular?
Markell peaked in 2005, when 185 newborns received the name.
Is Markell a boy or girl name?
Markell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markell rising or falling?
Markell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.