Total births
397
Girls' name · since 1912
Mazel
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 397 babies named Mazel, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 397
- total births
- 1912–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Mazel is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 397 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mazel has been recorded 397 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- 397 total births
- 1912–2025 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
397 girls have been named Mazel since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2025.
- 397
- total births
- 1912–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Mazel was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
29 babies were named Mazel in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Mazel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mazel splits its recorded history at 1929: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1933 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mazel at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Mazel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1923)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Mazel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mazel's strongest decade.
173 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Mazel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
95 births
- 1920s
1920s
173 births
- 1930s
1930s
81 births
- 1940s 42
1940s
42 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 173 births (44% of all-time use).
Mazel by state
Where Mazel concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 23 | 5.8% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 12 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 2.5% |
Louisiana share of Mazel's total US births 5.8%
Even split
23 of 397 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mazel? ▼
397 babies have been named Mazel since 1912. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1923 with 29 births.
When was Mazel most popular? ▼
Mazel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 173 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Mazel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mazel are Louisiana (23 births), North Carolina (12 births), Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Mazel been used? ▼
Mazel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mazel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mazie, Mazikeen, Mazzy, Mazzie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mazel's data
- Mazel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (173 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Mazels (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Mazel
Nearby Names Like Mazel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mazel
Mazie Girl
#966 9,797 births
Mazikeen Girl
#1235 1,545 births
Mazzy Girl
#4521 933 births
Mazzie Girl
465 births
Mazell Girl
285 births
Compare Mazel side by side: Mazel vs Mazie Mazel vs Mazikeen Mazel vs Mazzy
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Mazel: Baby Name Since 1912 - 397 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mazel. 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 Mazel 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.