Total births
30
Boys' name · since 1997
Mekell
30 babies named Mekell in U.S. Social Security records since 1997, with the highest year being 1997. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1997–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
30 boys have been named Mekell since 1997, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mekell recorded 30 times among boys since 1997, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2013.
- 30 total births
- 1997–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
30 boys have been named Mekell since 1997, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 30
- total births
- 1997–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Mekell was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
7 babies were named Mekell in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Mekell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mekell's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mekell at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Mekell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2013
- Peak year (1997)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Mekell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mekell's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Mekell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 17 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mekell? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 30 babies named Mekell. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 7 births.
When was Mekell most popular? ▼
Mekell was most popular in the 2000s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Mekell been used? ▼
Records for Mekell go back to 1997, giving 17 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Mekell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mekhi, Mekai, Mekhai, Meko, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mekell's data
- Mekell's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 2010s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Mekell
Nearby Names Like Mekell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mekell
Mekhi Boy
#1025 12,354 births
Mekai Boy
#4666 563 births
Mekhai Boy
#7050 538 births
Meko Boy
192 births
Mekel Boy
#13030 139 births
Compare Mekell side by side: Mekell vs Mekhi Mekell vs Mekai Mekell vs Mekhai
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, 1997–2013 (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. "Mekell: Baby Name Since 1997 - 30 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mekell. 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 Mekell 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.