Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Maxel

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

In materials science Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) may be characterized by the variation in composition and structure gradually over volume, resulting in corresponding changes in the properties of the material. The materials can be designed for specific function and applications.

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#3,390 (1931)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

2018

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#3390

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Maxel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history

The concept of FGM was first considered in Japan in 1984 during a space plane project, where a combination of materials used would serve the purpose of a thermal barrier capable of withstanding a surface temperature of 2000 K and a temperature gradient of 1000 K across a 10 mm section. In recent years this concept has become more popular in Europe, particularly in Germany. A transregional collaborative research center (SFB Transregio) is funded since 2006 in order to exploit the potential of grading monomaterials, such as steel, aluminium and polypropylen, by using thermomechanically coupled m

The Story of Maxel

Maxel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 6 Maxels were born — ranking #3,390 that year. As of 2026, Maxel ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Maxels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Maxel

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

Maxell
Muscle
Mussel
Muckle
Macle
Mkl
Mousle
Muchel
Missile
Missle
Missel
Mistle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxel

What does the name Maxel mean?

How popular is Maxel in 2026?

In 2026, Maxel ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Maxel most popular?

Maxel reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #3,390 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Maxel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maxel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maxel include Meddie, Weymon, Erlin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maxel

Maxel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Maxel's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #3,390. Use the chart and map above to compare Maxel'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.