Boy nameCurrently #2,489 in the USFalling
Markell
//ˈmɑɹkəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20057 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Markell'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.
Markell's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Markell |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 50 |
| 1987 | 51 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1989 | 68 |
| 1990 | 91 |
| 1991 | 95 |
| 1992 | 94 |
| 1993 | 99 |
| 1994 | 175 |
| 1995 | 182 |
| 1996 | 125 |
| 1997 | 143 |
| 1998 | 169 |
| 1999 | 157 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 156 |
| 2002 | 125 |
| 2003 | 126 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 160 |
| 2007 | 157 |
| 2008 | 158 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 149 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 109 |
| 2013 | 104 |
| 2014 | 107 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 95 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 55 |
Markell through the decades
- Markell peaked in 2005, when 185 babies were named Markell in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Markell has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Markell currently ranks #2,489 in the US and is cooling off.