Markele
A feminine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Markele. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Markele today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markele births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markele. 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 Markele. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#7,473
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Markele: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Markele 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 Markele during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Markele
The given name Markele is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language family, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "marc," which means "boundary" or "frontier," combined with the element "-ele," which could be a diminutive suffix or a variation of the name element "-hild," meaning "battle."
The earliest recorded use of the name Markele can be found in medieval German manuscripts from the 9th century, where it appears as a personal name for both men and women. During this period, the name was particularly popular among the nobility and ruling classes of various Germanic kingdoms and principalities.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Markele was a Frankish noblewoman from the 10th century. She was the daughter of Count Heribert of Vermandois and played a significant role in the political intrigues and power struggles of her time. Another record mentions a Markele, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century and was known for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy.
In the 12th century, a Markele von Nürnberg, a German knight and crusader, gained recognition for his valor during the Third Crusade. He accompanied Emperor Frederick Barbarossa on his campaigns in the Holy Land and is said to have distinguished himself in several battles against the Saracen forces.
During the Renaissance period, a Markele von Augsburg, born in 1492, was a renowned artist and sculptor whose works adorned many churches and noble residences across Germany and parts of Italy. His intricate wood carvings and stone sculptures were highly sought after by patrons of the arts.
In more recent centuries, a Markele Schröder, born in 1798, was a prominent German philosopher and writer who contributed significantly to the development of idealist and romantic thought. His seminal work, "The Concept of the Absolute," influenced many subsequent thinkers and intellectuals across Europe.
While the name Markele may have faded in popularity over time, it remains a distinct and historically significant name with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period and the Germanic cultures that shaped the regions of present-day Germany and neighboring territories.
People
Markele + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markele 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
Markele: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markele?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markele 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Markele a common name?
We classify Markele as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markele most popular?
The single biggest year for Markele was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markele is about 31 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 Markele in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Markele a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markele 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 Markele still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Markele 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 Markele 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 named Markele?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Markele at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.