How Many People Are Named Mckell?

Complete statistics for the name Mckell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mckell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Mckell is a very rare female name, with only 428 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 770,433 Americans. The majority of people named Mckell are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.

~657
Living in US
1 in 504,489
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Mckay
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

624
Worldwide Bearers
#648,004
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
428
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
15
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
13 (3%)
♀ Female
415 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
220
Would be under 30 (51%)
215
Would be 30–60 (49%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 435 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: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
83
International
57

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mckell Through the Generations

Mckell reached its peak popularity in 1995 with 29 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Mckell is 28, with 220 individuals under 30 and 215 between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how Mckell remains a name associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 295

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mckell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mckell

How Many People Have the Name Mckell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 657 people in the United States currently share the name Mckell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 504,489 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mckell a Common or Rare Name?

Mckell 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 Mckell Mean?

Mckell means "creative variant of Mckay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mckell in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Mckell Most Popular?

The name Mckell reached peak popularity in 1995, with 29 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 Mckell?

Approximately 657 people named Mckell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 657. That works out to roughly 1 in 504,489 Americans.

Is Mckell a rare name?

Mckell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 504,489 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mckell mean?

Mckell means "creative variant of Mckay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Mckell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Mckell are male and 97% are female.

When was Mckell most popular?

Mckell peaked in 1995 with 29 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US657
All-Time Births657
1 in X1 in 504,489
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1995
World Rank#648,004
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.