Girl · #5,273 in 2026

Mardel

Name: Popularity of the name Mardel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mardel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,273

Peak Rank

#3,040 (1952)

Total Babies

264

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1966

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#3040

Peak Rank

264

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mardel

Mardel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 13 Mardels were born — ranking #3,040 that year. As of 2026, Mardel ranks #5,273 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 264 Mardels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Mardel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mardel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Myrdal
Mortal
Martel
Martell
Mortel
Martelle
Model
Nordell
Hardel
Nardil
Moral
Morell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mardel

What does the name Mardel mean?

Mardel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mardel in 2026?

In 2026, Mardel ranks #5,273 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Mardel most popular?

Mardel reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,040 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mardel most popular?

Mardel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mardel.

Is Mardel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mardel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mardel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mardel include Delva, Ritha, Venida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mardel

Mardel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 264 births in the dataset. Mardel's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,040. Use the chart and map above to compare Mardel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.