Makel

Boy name

Makel has been given to 799 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

799

Peak year

2007 (56 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1996

10-year trend

▼ -68%

Gender split

6% girls / 94% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Makel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Mabelgirl

142,693 babies since 1880

Mikelboy

12,554 babies since 1882

Markelboy

4,829 babies since 1948

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Makel.

Kelinunisex

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798 babies since 2000

Sylerboy

801 babies since 1998

Keytonboy

797 babies since 1986

Daimonboy

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Padraigboy

802 babies since 1982

FAQ

How popular is the name Makel?

Makel has been given to 799 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makel peak?

Makel peaked in 2007, when 56 babies were given the name.

Is Makel a girl or boy name?

Makel is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Makel are boys).

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