How Many People Are Named Makela?
Complete statistics for the name Makela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makela, a very rare female name, is held by just 287 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,150,115 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 62% of those named Makela being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and love for solitude.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 292 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: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makela Through the Generations
Makela peaked in popularity in 1996 with 19 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Makela is 29, with 182 under 30 and 110 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights the name's association with younger generations, as it's rarely seen among older adults.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makela
How Many People Have the Name Makela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,298 people in the United States currently share the name Makela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 255,354 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makela a Common or Rare Name?
Makela 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 Makela Mean?
Makela means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Makela Most Popular?
The name Makela reached peak popularity in 1996, with 19 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 Makela?
Approximately 1,298 people named Makela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,298. That works out to roughly 1 in 255,354 Americans.
Is Makela a rare name?
Makela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 255,354 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makela mean?
Makela means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makela are male and 100% are female.
When was Makela most popular?
Makela peaked in 1996 with 19 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.