Markael
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially related to the Hebrew name Michael.
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Markael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markael today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markael births was 1995 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markael. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Markael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1995
9 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,540
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Markael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markael from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 24 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markael by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Markael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Markael
The given name Markael is of ancient Aramaic origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Eastern region during the early centuries of the Common Era. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic words "mar" meaning "lord" and "ka'el" signifying "angel" or "messenger of God." The name thus carries the connotation of a divine messenger or a heavenly herald.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Markael can be found in the apocryphal text known as the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish work written around the 3rd century BCE. In this text, Markael is mentioned as one of the powerful archangels tasked with guarding the gates of heaven and maintaining the celestial order.
Throughout the centuries, the name Markael has been associated with various religious and mystical traditions, particularly within the Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths. In the Islamic tradition, Markael is revered as one of the four archangels responsible for delivering divine messages and guiding humanity.
The first known historical figure to bear the name Markael was a Coptic Christian monk who lived in the 5th century CE in the deserts of Egypt. Known for his devout spirituality and ascetic lifestyle, this Markael is said to have authored several theological treatises and attracted a following of disciples.
Another notable figure was Markael ibn al-Qassim, an Arab scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE during the Islamic Golden Age. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied throughout the Middle Ages.
In the 12th century, a Markael of Reims gained fame as a renowned French architect and master builder, credited with the design and construction of several impressive Gothic cathedrals, including the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
During the Renaissance period, Markael Botticelli, an Italian painter born in 1445, achieved recognition for his exquisite frescoes and religious artwork, which adorned the walls of numerous churches and chapels across Italy.
In the 18th century, Markael Delacroix, a French Revolutionary soldier and diplomat, played a pivotal role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Amiens, which temporarily brought an end to the hostilities between France and Great Britain in 1802.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Markael, a name steeped in ancient spiritual traditions and imbued with a sense of divine guidance and celestial connection.
People
Markael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Markael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markael going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Markael a common name?
We classify Markael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markael most popular?
The single biggest year for Markael was 1995, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markael is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Markael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markael in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Markael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markael in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Markael can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Markael?
Find out how many people share the name Markael on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.