Mael
3 countries#332 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
33,244 births recorded 1968–2022 · currently #332 · peaked in 2009 with 3,002 births
Most common in: Loire-Atlantique, Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Nord, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,353 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #1097 · peaked in 2023 with 226 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
100 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
100 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Mael’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #62 | — |
| 2004 | #49 | ↑13 |
| 2005 | #46 | ↑3 |
| 2006 | #37 | ↑9 |
| 2007 | #34 | ↑3 |
| 2008 | #31 | ↑3 |
| 2009 | #24 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #24 | — |
| 2011 | #61 | ↓37 |
| 2012 | #81 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #143 | ↓62 |
| 2014 | #119 | ↑24 |
| 2015 | #126 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #152 | ↓26 |
| 2017 | #174 | ↓22 |
| 2018 | #264 | ↓90 |
| 2019 | #327 | ↓63 |
| 2020 | #384 | ↓57 |
| 2021 | #341 | ↑43 |
| 2022 | #332 | ↑9 |
Frequently asked questions about Mael
Is Mael a popular name?
Yes — Mael currently ranks #332 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Mael more common for boys or girls?
Mael is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Mael most popular?
Mael peaked in 2009 in France, with 3,002 recorded births that year.
Is Mael rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Mael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1537 in 1968 to #332 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Mael?
At least 34,697 babies have been recorded with the name Mael across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Mael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mael appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Mael?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Mael include Jaxx, Kit, Marlon, Rami.
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