Total births
147
Girls' name · since 1991
Makelle
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 147 babies named Makelle, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 147
- total births
- 1991–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Makelle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 147 recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makelle has been recorded 147 times among girls since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1991 to 2018.
- 147 total births
- 1991–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
147 girls have been named Makelle since 1991, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 147
- total births
- 1991–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Makelle was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
10 babies were named Makelle in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Makelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Makelle's full recorded timeline at 2006, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2001 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Makelle at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Makelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2018
- Peak year (2001)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Makelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makelle's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Makelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
39 births
- 2000s
2000s
57 births
- 2010s
2010s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 57 births (39% of all-time use).
Makelle by state
Where Makelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 22 | 15.0% |
Utah share of Makelle's total US births 15.0%
22 of 147 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makelle? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 147 babies named Makelle. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 10 births.
When was Makelle most popular? ▼
Makelle was most popular in the 2000s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Makelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makelle are Utah (22 births).
How long has the name Makelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makelle since 1991 -- 28 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Makelle? ▼
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 Makelle's data
- Makelle's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (57 total births) through the 2010s (51) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Makelles (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Makelle
Nearby Names Like Makelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makelle
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 Makelle side by side: Makelle vs Makayla Makelle vs Makenzie Makelle vs Makenna
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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, 1991–2018 (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. "Makelle: Baby Name Since 1991 - 147 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makelle. 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 Makelle 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.