Total births
198
Unisex name · since 1977
Maciel
198 babies named Maciel in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1987. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 198
- total births
- 1977–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
198 girls have been named Maciel since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Maciel has 198 recorded births among girls since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2006.
- 198 total births
- 1977–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
198 girls have been named Maciel since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 198
- total births
- 1977–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Maciel was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
17 babies were named Maciel in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Maciel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maciel's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maciel at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Maciel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2006
- Peak year (1987)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Maciel popularity over time - boys
63 total births recorded since 1992 (Maciel as boys' name)
Maciel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Maciel's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Maciel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
60 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 36
2000s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 91 births (46% of all-time use).
Maciel by state
Where Maciel concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 8.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 7.6% |
California share of Maciel's total US births 8.1%
Even split
16 of 198 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maciel? ▼
Maciel has been given to 198 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 17 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Maciel most popular? ▼
Maciel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Maciel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maciel are California (16 births), New York (15 births).
Is Maciel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maciel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 198 births, and as a boy's name it has 63 births.
How long has the name Maciel been used? ▼
Records for Maciel go back to 1977, giving 30 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Maciel? ▼
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 Maciel's data
- Maciel's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (91 total births) through the 2000s (36) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Maciels (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Maciel
Nearby Names Like Maciel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maciel
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 Maciel side by side: Maciel vs Mackenzie Maciel vs Macy Maciel 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, 1977–2006 (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. "Maciel: Baby Name Since 1977 - 198 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maciel. 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 Maciel 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.