Markell
Boy name · #3051 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Markell? In official American birth records, Markell has been tracked continuously since 1962, giving it 63 years of documented American history.
Markell is currently the #3051 boy name in the United States — 40 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1740, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 boys born in 2025 was named Markell.
Babies named Markell per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 63-year story
Markell first appears in the Social Security records in 1962, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 176 boys were named Markell — good for #986 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Markell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Markell in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Markell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Markell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Markell is most common
State-level data for Markell is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Markell
Statistically, parents drawn to Markell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Montrell, Latrell, Marcell, Cordell, and Kordell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Markell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3036 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2476 |
| 2023 | 69 | #2113 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2468 |
| 2021 | 75 | #1982 |
| 2020 | 88 | #1743 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2110 |
| 2018 | 83 | #1823 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1661 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1539 |
| 2015 | 88 | #1740 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1506 |
| 2013 | 104 | #1537 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1478 |
| 2011 | 132 | #1296 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1200 |
| 2009 | 169 | #1095 |
| 2008 | 158 | #1146 |
| 2007 | 152 | #1162 |
| 2006 | 160 | #1097 |
| 2005 | 176 | #986 |
| 2004 | 139 | #1132 |
| 2003 | 126 | #1181 |
| 2002 | 125 | #1139 |
| 2001 | 146 | #1017 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Markell?
In official American birth records, the name Markell first appeared in 1962 (over 63 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 63 years.
Is Markell a popular boy name?
Markell ranked #3051 among boys in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1740.
When was the name Markell most popular?
Markell peaked in 2005, when 176 American boys received the name (ranked #986 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Markell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American boys was named Markell. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.