How Many People Are Named Makel?
Complete statistics for the name Makel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makel is a very rare name, predominantly given to boys, with only 783 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 421,506 Americans. The majority of people named Makel are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 793 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makel Through the Generations
Makel has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2007 when 56 babies were given this name. Today, the name continues to be quite uncommon, with only 793 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of those named Makel is 18, indicating that the name is still relatively new and popular among younger parents. With 786 individuals under 30 years old, it's clear that Makel is a name associated with the younger generation, and its usage shows a declining trend over recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makel
How Many People Have the Name Makel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 221 people in the United States currently share the name Makel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,499,771 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makel a Common or Rare Name?
Makel 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.
What Does the Name Makel Mean?
Makel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makel in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Makel Most Popular?
The name Makel reached peak popularity in 2007, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Makel?
Approximately 221 people named Makel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 221. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,499,771 Americans.
Is Makel a rare name?
Makel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,499,771 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makel mean?
Makel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Makel are male and 6% are female.
When was Makel most popular?
Makel peaked in 2007 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.