NAME PROFILE
Markel
Historical SSA popularity data for Markel.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,829 |
| Gender | Male (55% / 45%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 24%FL — 22%TX — 20%NC — 17%NY — 17%
Notable People
Markel Brown (Professional basketball player) · Markel Carter (Basketball player) · Markel Starks (Basketball player) · Markel McGwire (Professional athlete) · Markel Bivens (Football player)
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