Mazel
Every Mazel since 1912 — 397 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mazel
Mazel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,336 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 397 American babies have been named Mazel. Its peak came in 1923, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Mazel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mazel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 2025 | 6 | #14,336 |
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| 1940 | 8 | #3,414 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,642 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,643 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,352 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,432 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,210 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mazel in 2025?
Mazel ranked #14,336 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mazel?
397 babies have been named Mazel in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mazel most popular?
Mazel peaked in 1923, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Mazel a boy or girl name?
Mazel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mazel rising or falling?
Mazel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.