Find out how popular the first name Mardell has been for the last 36 years (from 1975 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mardell by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Mardell is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 59% of people named Mardell being male.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mardell.

The history of the first name Mardell

The name Mardell is believed to have originated from a combination of the Germanic elements "mar" meaning "famous" and "dell" meaning "valley" or "dell." Its roots can be traced back to medieval times in regions such as Germany and the Low Countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mardell can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the 9th to the 15th century, where a woman named Mardell von Koln was mentioned in the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, a Mardell von Bremen was recorded as a merchant in the town of Bremen, Germany. This indicates that the name was not only used by nobility but also among the common people.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Mardell Fugger (1459-1512) was a wealthy merchant and member of the prominent Fugger family from Augsburg, Germany. She played a significant role in the family's banking and trading business.

In the 16th century, Mardell Sittich (1532-1589) was a German noblewoman and landowner, known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Protestant Reformation.

Another historical figure with the name Mardell was Mardell von Hohenzollern (1575-1631), a German princess from the House of Hohenzollern who married into the House of Saxe-Weimar.

While the name Mardell has its roots in medieval Germany, it has been used across various regions and cultures over the centuries, although it has remained relatively uncommon compared to more popular names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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