Maykel
Every Maykel since 2008 — 304 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maykel
Maykel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,337 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 304 American babies have been named Maykel. Its peak came in 2022, when 91 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 Maykel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maykel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,337 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,396 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2,569 |
| 2022 | 91 | #1,798 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,557 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,973 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,037 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,600 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,380 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,400 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,478 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,677 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,532 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,786 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,369 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,639 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maykel in 2025?
Maykel ranked #4,337 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maykel?
304 babies have been named Maykel in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maykel most popular?
Maykel peaked in 2022, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Maykel a boy or girl name?
Maykel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maykel rising or falling?
Maykel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.