Total births
821
Girls' name · since 1900
Macel
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 821 babies named Macel, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 821
- total births
- 1900–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
821 girls have been named Macel since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Macel has been recorded 821 times among girls since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1959.
- 821 total births
- 1900–1959 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
821 girls have been named Macel since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1959.
- 821
- total births
- 1900–1959
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Macel was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
37 babies were named Macel in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Macel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Macel's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Macel at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Macel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1959
- Peak year (1917)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Macel popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1928 (Macel as boys' name)
Macel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Macel's strongest decade.
265 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Macel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 62
1900s
62 births
- 1910s
1910s
225 births
- 1920s
1920s
265 births
- 1930s
1930s
173 births
- 1940s 79
1940s
79 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 265 births (32% of all-time use).
How Macel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Macel's total volume
Macel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Macel by state
Where Macel concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia | | 292 | 35.6% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
West Virginia share of Macel's total US births 35.6%
Even split
292 of 821 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Macel? ▼
821 babies have been named Macel since 1900. It was last recorded in 1959. The peak year was 1917 with 37 births.
When was Macel most popular? ▼
Macel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 265 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Macel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Macel are West Virginia (292 births), Tennessee (6 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Macel been used? ▼
Macel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 60 years of data through 1959.
What names are similar to Macel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mackenzie, Macy, Macie, Maci, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Macel's data
- Macel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (265 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- West Virginia records the most Macels (292 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. West Virginia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Macel
Nearby Names Like Macel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Macel
Mackenzie Girl
#200 141,274 births
Macy Girl
#663 32,749 births
Macie Girl
#473 23,472 births
Maci Girl
#792 21,342 births
Macey Girl
#1416 11,536 births
Compare Macel side by side: Macel vs Mackenzie Macel vs Macy Macel vs Macie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–1959 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Macel: Baby Name Since 1900 - 821 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/macel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Macel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.