Boy · #2,720 in 2026

Maykel

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

Current Rank

#2,720

Peak Rank

#1,789 (2022)

Total Babies

374

5-Yr Trend

+308%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#1789

Peak Rank

374

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maykel

Maykel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 91 Maykels were born — ranking #1,789 that year. As of 2026, Maykel ranks #2,720 for baby boys with 48 births, rising sharply (+308% over the past five years). In total, more than 374 Maykels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Maykel

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maykel

What does the name Maykel mean?

Maykel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maykel in 2026?

In 2026, Maykel ranks #2,720 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.

When was Maykel most popular?

Maykel reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,789 that year with 91 babies given the name.

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

Maykel has historically been most popular in Virginia, Maryland, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maykel.

Is Maykel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maykel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maykel include Gamaliel, Garon, Daymond. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maykel

Maykel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 374 births in the dataset. Maykel's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,789. Use the chart and map above to compare Maykel'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.