Total births
751
Unisex name · since 1996
Makel
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 751 babies named Makel, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7493
- among boys today
- 751
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Makel is the #7493 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 751 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makel has been recorded 751 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #7493 nationally and more common than 48% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #7493 among boys today
- 751 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Makel is currently the #7493 unisex name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 751 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7493
- among boys today
- 751
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Makel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7493
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Makel was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
52 babies were named Makel in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Makel compares
751 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Makel's all-time total is 105% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 751 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Makel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makel's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2025, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#7,493
Active since
1996
Makel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Makel popularity over time - girls
48 total births recorded since 1999 (Makel as girls' name)
Makel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makel's strongest decade.
369 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Makel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s
2000s
369 births
- 2010s
2010s
242 births
- 2020s 68
2020s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 369 births (49% of all-time use).
How Makel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Makel's total volume
Makel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Makel by state
Where Makel concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 35 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
Georgia share of Makel's total US births 4.7%
Even split
35 of 751 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Makel appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makel? ▼
751 babies have been named Makel since 1996. It currently ranks #7493 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 52 births.
When was Makel most popular? ▼
Makel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 369 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Makel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makel are Georgia (35 births), Missouri (10 births), Alabama (5 births).
Is Makel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Makel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 751 births, and as a girl's name it has 48 births.
How long has the name Makel been used? ▼
Makel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Makel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makai, Makhi, Maksim, Makari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Makel's data
- Makel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (369 total births); usage has since declined to 68 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Makels (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Makel
Nearby Names Like Makel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makel
Makai Boy
#533 9,298 births
Makhi Boy
#1980 4,131 births
Maksim Boy
#1932 2,678 births
Makari Boy
#974 1,815 births
Makoa Boy
#1117 1,480 births
Compare Makel side by side: Makel vs Makai Makel vs Makhi Makel vs Maksim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Makel
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, 1996–2025 (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. "Makel: #7493 Unisex Name - 751 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makel. 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 Makel 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.