Total births
98
Girls' name · since 1976
Makeshia
Makeshia has 98 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 98
- total births
- 1976–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
98 girls have been named Makeshia since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Makeshia recorded 98 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1990.
- 98 total births
- 1976–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
98 girls have been named Makeshia since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 98
- total births
- 1976–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Makeshia was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
11 babies were named Makeshia in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Makeshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makeshia splits its recorded history at 1982: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makeshia at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Makeshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1990
- Peak year (1977)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Makeshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Makeshia's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Makeshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 48 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makeshia? ▼
98 babies have been named Makeshia since 1976. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1977 with 11 births.
When was Makeshia most popular? ▼
Makeshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Makeshia been used? ▼
Makeshia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 15 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Makeshia? ▼
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 Makeshia's data
- Makeshia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (48 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Makeshia
Nearby Names Like Makeshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makeshia
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 Makeshia side by side: Makeshia vs Makayla Makeshia vs Makenzie Makeshia vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–1990 (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. "Makeshia: Baby Name Since 1976 - 98 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makeshia. 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 Makeshia 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.