Total births
1,767
Girls' name · since 1968
Makeda
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 1,767 babies named Makeda, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5853
- among girls today
- 1,767
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
1,767 babies have been named Makeda since 1968, making it today's #5853 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Makeda recorded 1,767 times among girls since 1968, holding rank #5853 nationally today, ahead of 67% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #5853 among girls today
- 1,767 born since 1968
- 1990s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Makeda is currently the #5853 girls' name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 1,767 born since 1968, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5853
- among girls today
- 1,767
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Makeda vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5853
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Makeda was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
85 babies were named Makeda in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
How Makeda compares
1,767 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Makeda's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makeda | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,767 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 48 | 19,840 |
Makeda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makeda splits its recorded history at 1997: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 85 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makeda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1985
Current rank
#5,853
Active since
1968
Makeda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1985)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Makeda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Makeda's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Makeda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s
1970s
188 births
- 1980s
1980s
407 births
- 1990s
1990s
432 births
- 2000s
2000s
308 births
- 2010s
2010s
282 births
- 2020s 131
2020s
131 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 432 births (24% of all-time use).
How Makeda 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 Makeda's total volume
Makeda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Makeda by state
Where Makeda concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 360 | 20.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 55 | 3.1% |
| #3 | California | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Texas | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Washington | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Makeda's total US births 20.4%
Even split
360 of 1,767 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makeda? ▼
Makeda has been given to 1,767 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5853 as of the latest data. 85 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Makeda most popular? ▼
Makeda was most popular in the 1990s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Makeda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makeda are New York (360 births), Florida (55 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Makeda been used? ▼
Records for Makeda go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Makeda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makayla, Makenzie, Makenna, Makena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Makeda's data
- Makeda's decade-level peak was the 1990s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 131 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Makedas (360 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Makeda
Nearby Names Like Makeda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makeda
Makayla Girl
#542 108,030 births
Makenzie Girl
#638 45,023 births
Makenna Girl
#523 33,741 births
Makena Girl
#2023 6,568 births
Makaila Girl
#6738 4,747 births
Compare Makeda side by side: Makeda vs Makayla Makeda vs Makenzie Makeda vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Makeda
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1968–2025 (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. "Makeda: #5853 Girls' Name - 1,767 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makeda. 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 Makeda 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 July 2026.