How Many People Are Named Maykel?
Complete statistics for the name Maykel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maykel, a very rare male name, is so uncommon that only 1 in 1,187,326 Americans share it. With just 278 people named Maykel alive today, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name, with all its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 280 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maykel Through the Generations
Maykel saw its peak popularity in 2022 with 91 births, marking it as a rising name among younger generations. The average age of those named Maykel is just 6 years old, indicating that it's primarily a name given to newborns in recent times. This trend suggests that Maykel is likely to continue growing in usage as these young individuals reach adulthood and start families of their own.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maykel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maykel
How Many People Have the Name Maykel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 278 people in the United States currently share the name Maykel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,187,326 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maykel a Common or Rare Name?
Maykel 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 Maykel Mean?
Maykel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maykel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maykel Most Popular?
The name Maykel reached peak popularity in 2022, with 91 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 Maykel?
Approximately 278 people named Maykel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 280. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,187,326 Americans.
Is Maykel a rare name?
Maykel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,187,326 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maykel mean?
Maykel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maykel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maykel are male and 0% are female.
When was Maykel most popular?
Maykel peaked in 2022 with 91 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.