Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Male
//ˈmeɪl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19914 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Male's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Male's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Male |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 67 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 211 |
| 1991 | 223 |
| 1992 | 104 |
| 1993 | 126 |
| 1994 | 131 |
| 1995 | 105 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2015 | 18 |
Male through the decades
- Male peaked in 1991, when 223 babies were named Male in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2015), use of Male has fallen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.