Markelle
Every Markelle since 1974 — 357 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markelle
Markelle is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,218 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 357 American babies have been named Markelle — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 24 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 Markelle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markelle 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,218 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,513 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,454 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,740 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,644 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,494 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,632 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,347 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,957 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,349 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,333 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,850 | 9 | #8,529 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,742 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,841 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,769 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,549 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,832 | 10 | #7,967 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,257 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,933 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,642 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,431 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,765 |
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| 1995 | 10 | #8,498 | 14 | #4,431 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,363 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,243 |
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Famous people named Markelle
- Markelle Fultz Basketball player · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markelle in 2025?
Markelle ranked #13,218 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markelle?
357 babies have been named Markelle in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markelle most popular?
Markelle peaked in 1995, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Markelle a boy or girl name?
Markelle is used for both: about 35% of babies named Markelle have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Markelle rising or falling?
Markelle is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Markelle?
Well-known people named Markelle include Markelle Fultz (basketball player).