Markel
girl nameMarkel entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #6867 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#6867
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9176 |
| 1980s | #11798 |
| 1990s | #9746 |
| 2000s | #12154 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Markel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Markel alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Markel in 2025?
- Markel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Markel most popular?
- Markel peaked in 1990, reaching #6867 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Markel with classmates?
- Markel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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