Mechel
Every Mechel since 1960 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mechel
Mechel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,507 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 301 American babies have been named Mechel — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Mechel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mechel 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,507 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,110 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,399 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,363 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,390 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,183 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,006 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,240 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,226 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,402 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,251 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,939 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,542 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,938 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,790 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,382 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,773 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,281 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,083 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,432 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,563 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,163 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,642 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,993 | 5 | #4,408 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mechel in 2025?
Mechel ranked #7,507 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mechel?
301 babies have been named Mechel in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mechel most popular?
Mechel peaked in 2018, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Mechel a boy or girl name?
Mechel is used for both: about 23% of babies named Mechel have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Mechel rising or falling?
Mechel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.