Boy nameCurrently #2,688 in the USFalling
Markel
//ˈmɑɹkəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19996 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Markel'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.
Markel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Markel |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 87 |
| 1991 | 84 |
| 1992 | 74 |
| 1993 | 89 |
| 1994 | 173 |
| 1995 | 175 |
| 1996 | 147 |
| 1997 | 163 |
| 1998 | 168 |
| 1999 | 183 |
| 2000 | 143 |
| 2001 | 170 |
| 2002 | 126 |
| 2003 | 136 |
| 2004 | 149 |
| 2005 | 177 |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2007 | 139 |
| 2008 | 147 |
| 2009 | 144 |
| 2010 | 126 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 110 |
| 2014 | 95 |
| 2015 | 110 |
| 2016 | 92 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 81 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 49 |
Markel through the decades
- Markel peaked in 1999, when 183 babies were named Markel in the US.
- The 2000s were Markel's strongest decade, averaging 147 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Markel has fallen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Markel currently ranks #2,688 in the US and is cooling off.