Total births
52
Girls' name · since 1916
Masel
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Masel, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 52
- total births
- 1916–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Masel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 52 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Masel recorded 52 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1932.
- 52 total births
- 1916–1932 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Masel since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1932.
- 52
- total births
- 1916–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Masel was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
8 babies were named Masel in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Masel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Masel's full recorded timeline at 1925, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Masel at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Masel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1932
- Peak year (1920)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Masel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Masel's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Masel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
35 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 35 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Masel? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 52 babies named Masel. The most recent recorded year was 1932. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 8 births.
When was Masel most popular? ▼
Masel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Masel been used? ▼
Masel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 17 years of data through 1932.
What names are similar to Masel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mason, Masako, Massiel, Masyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Masel's data
- Masel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (35 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- 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 Masel
Nearby Names Like Masel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Masel
Mason Girl
#3134 3,348 births
Masako Girl
821 births
Massiel Girl
#7008 797 births
Masyn Girl
#4264 738 births
Masha Girl
#4406 571 births
Compare Masel side by side: Masel vs Mason Masel vs Masako Masel vs Massiel
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, 1916–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Masel: Baby Name Since 1916 - 52 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/masel. 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 Masel 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.