Markel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Markel means 'chariot' and is of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Markel
Markel is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Merkavah', which means 'chariot'. The name is associated with strength, power, and leadership. Markel is often used as a given name in Basque-speaking regions, where it is believed to have different roots and meanings.
Popularity of the Name Markel
The popularity for the name Markel peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 172 births, which ranked number 2,017 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Markel had the most female births in 1990 with 12, which ranked number 6,867 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1999 with 172, which ranked number 880 out of 11,611 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Markel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 107 births to 61 births, a decline of -42.99%. Among males, Markel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 107 births to 61 births, a decline of -42.99%.
Nationwide Popularity of Markel
- 20 Year Trend of Markel: -51.59%
- 10 Year Trend of Markel: -42.99%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Markel: -42.99%
Popularity of Markel by State
For males, Markel was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Markel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Markel
- Total Births of Markel: 58 (-5.46%)
- Male Births of Markel: 58 (-5.46%)
Given the downward trend of Markel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.46% decrease in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. Male births for Markel have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 58 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.46%.