Markella
Every Markella since 1972 — 310 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markella
Markella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,712 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 310 American babies have been named Markella. Its peak came in 2008, when 13 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 Markella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,712 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,973 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,866 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,018 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,757 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,131 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,275 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,602 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,585 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,310 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,749 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,004 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,291 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,904 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,201 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,322 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,468 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,162 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,502 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,156 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,775 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,642 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,241 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,324 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,129 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,836 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,631 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markella in 2025?
Markella ranked #12,712 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Markella?
310 babies have been named Markella in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markella most popular?
Markella peaked in 2008, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Markella a boy or girl name?
Markella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markella rising or falling?
Markella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.