Mael
Every Mael since 2002 — 1,353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mael
Mael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,104 in 2025 with 195 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,353 American babies have been named Mael. Its peak came in 2023, when 226 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195 | #1,104 |
| 2024 | 208 | #1,056 |
| 2023 | 226 | #972 |
| 2022 | 164 | #1,212 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1,520 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,011 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,452 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,732 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,585 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,269 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,409 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,801 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,022 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,088 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,340 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,252 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,744 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,284 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,651 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,237 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,614 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,945 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,381 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,796 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mael in 2025?
Mael ranked #1,104 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 195 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mael?
1,353 babies have been named Mael in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mael most popular?
Mael peaked in 2023, when 226 newborns received the name.
Is Mael a boy or girl name?
Mael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mael rising or falling?
Mael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.