Majel
girl nameMajel entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1679 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1679
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1944 |
| 1910s | #2544 |
| 1920s | #2702 |
| 1930s | #3313 |
| 1940s | #4615 |
| 1950s | #4857 |
| 1960s | #6390 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Majel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Majel alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Majel in 2025?
- Majel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Majel most popular?
- Majel peaked in 1901, reaching #1679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Majel with classmates?
- Majel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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