How Many People Are Named Mael?
Complete statistics for the name Mael: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mael, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,146 people in the US, making up 1 in 287,883 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with a big chunk of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are seen as reliable and hardworking.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 1,155 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mael Through the Generations
With only 1,155 total births recorded since tracking began, Mael remains a name that's rarely heard. The majority of those named Mael are under 30, indicating it's a relatively new choice for parents. In 2023, the name saw its peak with 225 births, showing a rising trend in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Mael
The name Mael resembles a number of old Celtic names from Brittany, Wales and Ireland.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mael's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Mael
How Many People Have the Name Mael?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 374 people in the United States currently share the name Mael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 886,228 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mael a Common or Rare Name?
Mael is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mael in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Mael Most Popular?
The name Mael reached peak popularity in 2023, with 225 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mael?
Approximately 374 people named Mael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 374. That works out to roughly 1 in 886,228 Americans.
Is Mael a rare name?
Mael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 886,228 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mael mean?
The meaning and origin of Mael are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Mael more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mael are male and 0% are female.
When was Mael most popular?
Mael peaked in 2023 with 225 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.