Makel
Makel is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
A modern American created name, possibly inspired by Michael (meaning 'who is like God?').
Origin and history
Makel is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of names like Michael, Makai, or Malachi. It has seen steady, low-frequency usage in the United States over recent decades. Today it remains a rare choice given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
751 babies in the United States have been named Makel since 1880. It ranks #3925 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- GA (43.8 %)
- MO (12.5 %)
- AL (6.3 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 369 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Fun facts
- Makel reflects late 20th-century U.S. naming trends of inventing distinct phonetic combinations.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in total have been given the name in the U.S. since 1880.