How Many People Are Named Mael?

Complete statistics for the name Mael in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mael
Very Rare
1,155
Estimated People
1 in 285,714
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,155 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 6

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 14
California 149
Colorado 6
Florida 55
Georgia 27
Illinois 33
Massachusetts 12
Maryland 10
North Carolina 32
New Jersey 13
New York 81
Pennsylvania 15
Texas 171
Virginia 5
Washington 23
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mael

How Many People Have the Name Mael in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,155 people in the United States currently share the name Mael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 285,714 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Mael a Common or Rare Name?

Mael is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mael Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mael are covered in full on the Mael name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mael Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mael in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Mael is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mael Most Popular?

The name Mael reached peak popularity in 2023, with 225 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mael Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mael across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mael?

Approximately 1,155 people in the United States share the name Mael, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mael a rare name?

Mael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 285,714 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mael mean?

The meaning and origin of Mael is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mael more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Mael are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Mael most popular?

The name Mael reached its peak in 2023, with 225 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,155
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 285,714
GenderMale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2023
Male %100%
Female %0%

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