Makell
Every Makell since 1992 — 486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makell
Makell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1992, 486 American babies have been named Makell — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Makell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,727 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,733 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,549 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,489 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,296 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,948 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,379 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,181 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,360 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,085 | 11 | #7,357 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,546 | 13 | #6,530 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,349 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,220 | 11 | #7,400 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,228 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,227 | 25 | #4,100 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,562 | 24 | #4,202 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,533 | 21 | #4,449 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,922 | 20 | #4,406 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,340 | 13 | #6,016 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,969 | 16 | #4,958 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,978 | 7 | #9,035 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,642 | 13 | #5,560 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,415 | 13 | #5,484 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,231 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makell in 2025?
Makell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Makell?
486 babies have been named Makell in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makell most popular?
Makell peaked in 2007, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Makell a boy or girl name?
Makell is used for both: about 31% of babies named Makell have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Makell rising or falling?
Makell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.